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Recruiters Use 'Digital Native' As Code For 'No Old Folks'
bizwriter writes: Companies are trying to get around Equal Employment Opportunity Commission restrictions on age-discriminatory language (like "recent college graduate") by saying that they want "digital natives." So far, no one has complained to the EEOC, but that could change. "Since the 1990s dotcom boom, many employers have openly sought to hire young, tech savvy talent, believing that was necessary to succeed in the new digital economy. At the same time, age discrimination complaints have spiraled upward, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, with 15,785 claims filed in 1997 compared to 20,588 filed in 2014.
Out of the 121 charges filed last year by the EEOC for alleged discriminatory advertising, 111 of them claimed the job postings discriminated against older applicants. The EEOC has said that using phrases like 'college student,' 'recent college graduate,' or 'young blood' violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1966. That federal law protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age."
Out of the 121 charges filed last year by the EEOC for alleged discriminatory advertising, 111 of them claimed the job postings discriminated against older applicants. The EEOC has said that using phrases like 'college student,' 'recent college graduate,' or 'young blood' violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1966. That federal law protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age."
You just need to make sure you have enough money to retire by the time you hit 40. Of course, that probably means:
1) Job-hopping a lot early on...if your hire-only-youngsters company doesn't pay up, split.
2) Don't get married. 50% odds of getting a divorce, which will wipe out 70% of your net worth.
3) Don't have kids. They cost a fortune.
4) Don't live in luxury. Live in a small cheap place, own a low-end boring car, don't engage in expensive recreation activities. Don't subscribe to cable TV. Get a prepaid phone plan (and use it sparingly) rather than an expensive "unlimited" plan. Stick with hitting the gym and playing computer games (or better, card and board games) with your geek friends for fun.
5) Invest like crazy. Read "Personal Finance for Dummies" to get started, and never stop.
If you don't want to live this lifestyle, AND you want to have work after 40, you are better off leaving the IT field.
He's an old guy. John Carmack is no spring chicken. Steve Capps, Andy Hertzfield, etc.
The only thing I can think of is that you are some kind of mentally challenged retard living in your mom's basement.
Seriously, Fuck You.
When Fascism comes to America, it will call itself Anti-Fascism, and tell you to give up your guns.