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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are people over 40 being discriminated due to age or because of the perception that they are expensive to hire and retain.

I make only $120k and I am 44. Judging from the posts on this forum I am making peanuts. So will someone like me who is making only $120k at 44 at risk of age discrimination the same way as another 45 years old who makes $200k+ (the typical entry level salary here)[/quote]

If you are making less than entry level salary the perception will be you are less competent than them, that’s why you are stuck with “peanuts”. No one actually looks at someone’s work and estimates its value when layoffs are  bandied about. They will just see and underpaid oldster who in their mind is not producing ANY value, even on a tiny salary.

I’m guessing you have your niche and you do it fine, but you mommy tracked and clock out at 4pm or something, so have accepted no promotions and stagnant wages?  If you are at least good at what you do, does your supervisor champion you and will go to bat to beat initial evaluations?[/quote]

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