--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "sparaig" <sparaig@> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "anonyff" <anonyff@> wrote: > > > Ageism, though illegal, is definitely difficult to contend with. > I've > > > definitely been a victim of it myself these past few years. > Although > > > nothing was stated explicitly, the fact that I was the oldest > person > > > at a job-site and was forced out spoke volumes to me, > particularly in > > > light of the fact that new hires were typically 30 years younger. > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, a_ > > > > I gave up on the computer industry about 10 years ago when I was > passed > > over for an entry level programming position using MUMPS because > > I "didn't know Windows well enough." > > > > Excuse? I know how to run a text editor, and its compiled (atthat > > point) to run on mainframes, so what is the Windows BS? > > > > The fact that I was about 20 years older than the guys > > interviewing me > > was likely the real problem. > > One word, guys...consulting. As an employee you are the > victim of this bullshit. As a consultant, you aren't. >
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