Does Age Discrimination Worsen Within a Recession?
"87% of Americans believe that women will experience age discrimination at some point in their lives"
"Women think age discrimination begins at age 43 for themselves and at age 47 for men"
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), age based complaints are up about 21% from 10 years ago. Elizabeth Grossman, an attorney with EEOC’s New York office says, "People are living longer and wanting to work longer. But quite a few employers resist keeping these employees on their payroll past a certain point." They also are saying that applicants over 50, (for each decade of age), need to apply for 4 1/2 more positions just to get an interview.
Then there’s the director of the Center for Human Resources, Peter Cappelli who has stated, "Search consultants have told me their clients say, ‘Don’t bring me anyone over 50.’ Can they really say this? They seem to be, and we all know there are "ways around" an "age issue", perceived or real.
This is especially hitting women hard. Unfortunately, this will not get any easier as the economy continues fluctuating.
So, how do you break the age barrier? Positioning yourself in a recession proof home-based business that provides opportunities regardless of your age will be key in your financial future. Network marketing is considered the "new profession", which is getting much more respect than in the past. Start exploring your options now…..
Don’t wait to be another statistic, start your own business ….. "Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
Have you experienced age discrimination, and if so what have you done about it? 
Until next time, J.
November 10 2008 01:12 pm | Carbon Copy Pro, Home Business Ideas, Retirement, Wealth Strategies
