I think tech and software is a challenge and think ageism is real in that space.

Aug 16, 2019
3:19:27pm

P-Boy Squad All-American

I will also say I've seen more late career people struggle in fast startup tech worlds than those that succeed. Culturally I think it is tough for them and you are now asked to learn so many systems to do your job that I think it is over-whelming.

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How real is the age issue in hiring in what you guys see? I have a couple of

gwalker

8/16/19 3:02pm

They're gonna struggle until the Boomers finally retire.

Diablo and Doc

8/16/19 3:07pm

In medicine I see the cutoff around 55..

cougfanz

8/16/19 3:14pm

I think tech and software is a challenge and think ageism is real in that space.

P-Boy Squad

8/16/19 3:19pm

I think people age 50 ish who are professionals are very comfortable with

gwalker

8/16/19 4:18pm

Perception though is not their friend

jkccoug

8/17/19 4:44am

I probably have some bias I would admit

BYUfan92

8/16/19 6:03pm

It’s very very real.

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