I'm not getting companies to respond to my resume. It seems like age discrimination, and it probably is. Even though the ADA says it's illegal, our youth culture has a strong bias against hiring people over the age of 50. The good news is that millions of people between the ages of 50 and 80 find ways to continue doing the work they love and sometimes discover great new ways to work in the process.
Middle managers are currently the most vulnerable cohort of workers.
Fewer than 1 in 5 displaced workers will find the same kind of job they lost. In a study of people ages 65 to 102, half said their most productive and creative years occurred after age 50. Suing doesn't make sense either. The case could take years to get through the courts, and the buildup of vindictive thoughts could destroy your immune and cardiovascular systems before a settlement is reached. Instead of perpetuating your frustration or hitting the courts, here are some practical strategies for getting around the age bias in organizations.