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I thought I'd retire from Intel. Then I got laid off in my 60s — and I'm still struggling to find a job.
(www.businessinsider.com)
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Losing your job that late in life can be quite a problem. Not many employers want to put in the time and effort of hiring someone and getting them up to speed for their new role, only to see them retire a few years later.
most millennials only spend 3 years tops at each job anyway.
This exactly. Not just millennials but everyone. Hire based on skills and pay a competitive rate, because you can’t predict who will stick around based on their age.
Me, millenial at 12 years >_>
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damn, look at Methusela over here lasting 3 years at a job
I'd hire an older person with a solid work history any day. They more experience they can show, the less of a gamble they are.