Possible Employment Barriers Take time to consider ways to handle these barriers. Brainstorm with a friend, a family member, or a colleague for other ideas. Possible Employment Barriers 1. My work experience makes me overqualified for available positions. Older workers cannot compete with younger workers.
Mature workers increase costs to the employer.
Older workers are rigid, not as adaptable and slow to learn. I have not kept up with all the technology changes in the workplace. I do have some physical limitations. I will lose some of my Social Security benefits if I go back to work. I am taking care of a frail family member.