For those of you who have lost a job,

[Irving]

I understand the age thing from the employer's perspective. Why would they want to hire a guy that is going to work for them for five to ten years and then leave them looking to once again fill that position? I'd rather hire a younger, less experienced guy even if it took a few years getting him up to speed and experienced knowing I could possibly have him around for fifteen or twenty more years.

What kind of company can realistically expect people to stay that long anyway? There are always going to be people who are lifers at any job you go to, but there will also always be people that leave for one reason or other. Seems silly to discount an older person because they might only stick around for ten more years instead of 30. Even a full on company man that bleeds the company colors is more likely to change jobs, or even careers, the younger they are.

I could argue both sides of the coin I guess.

[hurley842002]

I could argue both sides of the coin I guess.

Yeah, I've been arguing both sides in my head. I'm not a business owner, nor do I have a degree in business, so it's all just speculation on my part, based on my experiences.