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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ageism in tech is real, but you don't see that as much in DC. A lot of what gets called ageism here is really hesitance to hire people with insufficient experience given their age. Sorry, but if you're over 50 and haven't advanced past lower-mid level, people are going to look at you funny. It doesn't matter that the 29 year old has the same experience as you. You've had a lot more time to advance yet haven't, and that sets off alarms.[/quote] This is definitely true. I work as a Gov't Contractor. I am in my mid 50's. It is not that we fire people that don't move up as much as we promote people who are able to grow into the positions. When we have down cycles -- no billable work -- there are layoffs. The layoffs typically focus on the people that can not help get in new work. People that have a track record, well they are promoted (not necessarily to a different role, but higher salary). [/quote]
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