Age Factors
Midlife Career Change: From Corporate To Classroom: Culture Shock
Midlife Career Strategy: You can’t ignore age discrimination
Recently I came across an exceptionally good article on age discrimination at Forbes Magazine. Read it here. As the author points out, age discrimination continues. Many companies don’t try to hide it. And it’s hard to prove, especially if you’re applying for a job in a competitive arena. If you sue, you’ll probably have to […]
When you MUST become an entrepreneur
Today’s Wall Street Journal features a story about ex-convicts who started their own business. A classic example would be a former computer hacker who now consults on security. You can read the story here. This story isn’t new. Frank Abegnale, hero of the book and movie Catch Me If You Can, became a security consultant. […]
The Fifty-Year Old Intern: Age Discrimination or Career Opportunity?
Recently ABC News ran an article, “And Now, the 50-year old intern,” by Alan Farnham. Read it here. This article seems disturbing because it seems to reinforce norms supporting age discrimination. The author refers to people 50 years and older as “aged newbies.” Fifty is hardly “aged.” Today’s 50-year-old was born in 1962. He or […]
Review of Marc Freedman’s book, The Big Shift
Freedman’s latest book purports to be about midlife transitions and challenges. Ultimately, it boils down to a lesson: Midlife is just another life transition. We can learn from other people’s stories, but only up to a point, because each of us has a unique story to live. There’s no clear pathway and we’re still looking […]