Comments on: Age Discrimination Strategies – Part II or IV http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/11/12/age-discrimination-strategies-part-ii-or-iv/ advocacy for the job seeker Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:37:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Jacob from JobMob http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/11/12/age-discrimination-strategies-part-ii-or-iv/comment-page-1/#comment-347705 Jacob from JobMob Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:01:25 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1818#comment-347705 I've blogged about this before from a different angle: <a href="http://jobmob.co.il/blog/age-marital-status-israeli-resume/">Should You Put Age or Marital Status on Your Israeli Resume?</a> In Israel, many (bad) employers don't want to hire anyone over 40. So do you help them out by putting your age on your resume, or let them discover it when you go in for an interview? In terms of the article above- if you've been discriminated against in getting laid off, take your ex-employer to court *if* you feel your case can be proved. Sadly, this is usually a very hard thing to do. I’ve blogged about this before from a different angle:

Should You Put Age or Marital Status on Your Israeli Resume?

In Israel, many (bad) employers don’t want to hire anyone over 40. So do you help them out by putting your age on your resume, or let them discover it when you go in for an interview?

In terms of the article above- if you’ve been discriminated against in getting laid off, take your ex-employer to court *if* you feel your case can be proved. Sadly, this is usually a very hard thing to do.

]]> By: Sophie LagacĂ© http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/11/12/age-discrimination-strategies-part-ii-or-iv/comment-page-1/#comment-347564 Sophie LagacĂ© Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:29:03 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1818#comment-347564 A key point, I think, is that last one: "Recognition and self-defense". Yes, that Last Company was mucked up, true enough. Companies that discriminate, whether based on age or other factors, usually have other unpleasant practices likely to make them poor work environments. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say "Company X may discriminate, but they sure are a rewarding place to work at." If a company's managers and practices tolerate discrimination, chances are they are willing to do other not-so-nice things to their employees. You may sit on the sidelines and think "Too bad what happened to old Bob, there, but that's not me." However, that just means you're a sitting duck for the next unsavoury move. Instead, think about all the useful advice that's been given here, and make sure you have a strategy to protect and enhance your career. A key point, I think, is that last one: “Recognition and self-defense”. Yes, that Last Company was mucked up, true enough. Companies that discriminate, whether based on age or other factors, usually have other unpleasant practices likely to make them poor work environments. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say “Company X may discriminate, but they sure are a rewarding place to work at.”

If a company’s managers and practices tolerate discrimination, chances are they are willing to do other not-so-nice things to their employees. You may sit on the sidelines and think “Too bad what happened to old Bob, there, but that’s not me.” However, that just means you’re a sitting duck for the next unsavoury move. Instead, think about all the useful advice that’s been given here, and make sure you have a strategy to protect and enhance your career.

]]> By: How Prepared are you for Income Loss? - Utah Financial Planner http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/11/12/age-discrimination-strategies-part-ii-or-iv/comment-page-1/#comment-347532 How Prepared are you for Income Loss? - Utah Financial Planner Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:26:23 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1818#comment-347532 [...] friend at Jibberjobber has been writing about age discrimination. He’s recounting the story of someone who lost his job and how a much younger replacement [...] [...] friend at Jibberjobber has been writing about age discrimination. He’s recounting the story of someone who lost his job and how a much younger replacement [...]

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