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I am one of those “older” workers. Went on an interview about two months ago (accounting position) and was told to my face that “we don’t want anyone at the end of their career” - sounds like age discrimination, however, because I didn’t record the conversation nothing can be done about it. Also, due to “sequestration” unemployment benefits here in MA are being cut 12.8%, not sure what the cut % is in other states.

I hate to hear that. I'd find some way to sue if I can. BTW, I do understand why older workers go on disability after a while. I know it is part of the problem but I do have my mercenary side where I do believe you do what it takes to survive. Not a good equation though.

I hate to hear that. I'd find some way to sue if I can.

Can't sue, it's my word against his and without any proof there's no case. I know someone who went through this a couple of years ago, here in MA without any kind of solid proof lawyers won't touch it because it's just hearsay.

I do understand why older workers go on disability after a while.

Yes, now I too understand why so many people are going on disability, granted some of them are probably just the usual sit on their ass types but I can understand if it's an older worker. People say there's plenty of jobs out there and if you really want to work you'd go to Burger King, problem is Burger King doesn't want to pay the money to train people because they know that as soon as the economy turns around we're gone. Entry level jobs are out of the question because we are waaaay too overqualified. I have faith in God that something will turn up!