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Leeann · 17d ago
Retail Sales Assistant
Ageism - what do you think - I am a very young 56yr old with alot of energy and experience. I actually took off my CV that we have 5 grown children as I thought it went against me. Do you think younger applicants with less experience are SOMETIMES hired as they are cheaper and easy to "mould"?
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Kate · 11d ago
Community Manager & Customer Service
It does happen, unfortunately. I think you made a good move removing it from your CV. Raising kids isn't easy, and the life skills that come from that are pretty valuable on top of your work experience. It's a pity some employers will have such a biased view. Luckily they are not all like that, and hopefully, someone will realise they will be lucky to have you. 🙌
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Max · 12d ago
Please refer to my CV
Yes, they are. I myself have been through this job after job and all have been excruciating so far. But, they, like me, are usually the ones who will leave really fast because of being taken advantage of like me. And then you try to protest or ask for a raise and they try to call your bluffs the. Hire someone younger and dumber to do the job. But they also hire more experienced people in the absolute wrong areas too I notice. Having them do work designed for people who are younger and stronger.
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Matt · 14d ago
Never really understood why it happens. But it does 😞 Taking out info that can help them join the dots feels like a good start. And hopefully your energy and attitude can challenge a few of those biases.

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