JoeWras
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So we've had a group of posts about experts telling us we need to work past 70. This topic has come up time and time again.
But how is that going to work? My body is broken down. As much as I love hard physical labor, it is barely possible for me now, and will be impossible past age 55. My dad punched through the pain every day from 55 to 65 and it reduced his quality of life significantly. His boss was kind enough to give him the easier jobs, but it was still physical labor.
So, OK, work in the "knowledge field." Fine! That's what I do now. But guess what. They don't want you. Apparently everyone over 40 is dumb. No more knowledge. I'm seeing it first hand. I know this has been a problem for a long time, but it is completely out of control in the tech world. Millennials are treated as gods. We are upending our entire office culture to bow down to their wisdom. And when layoffs come, well you know what happens.
Bloomberg explores this a bit in this article about Silicon Valley. And if you live outside of CA, don't worry, it is coming to a tech firm near you.
It’s Tough Being Over 40 in Silicon Valley - Bloomberg
I especially found the talk near the end of the TV discussion to hit home. Companies are now offering "unlimited" vacation and "generous" new child leave. But everybody is afraid to use it. It is all mind games.
Where does this go? I honestly don't get it.
Oh, and to my Millennial friends: enjoy the walk on water you are enjoying. In about 5 years, Gen-Z will be biting you in the behind and they will call whatever shoes you are wearing #dadshoes.
But how is that going to work? My body is broken down. As much as I love hard physical labor, it is barely possible for me now, and will be impossible past age 55. My dad punched through the pain every day from 55 to 65 and it reduced his quality of life significantly. His boss was kind enough to give him the easier jobs, but it was still physical labor.
So, OK, work in the "knowledge field." Fine! That's what I do now. But guess what. They don't want you. Apparently everyone over 40 is dumb. No more knowledge. I'm seeing it first hand. I know this has been a problem for a long time, but it is completely out of control in the tech world. Millennials are treated as gods. We are upending our entire office culture to bow down to their wisdom. And when layoffs come, well you know what happens.
Bloomberg explores this a bit in this article about Silicon Valley. And if you live outside of CA, don't worry, it is coming to a tech firm near you.
It’s Tough Being Over 40 in Silicon Valley - Bloomberg
I especially found the talk near the end of the TV discussion to hit home. Companies are now offering "unlimited" vacation and "generous" new child leave. But everybody is afraid to use it. It is all mind games.
Where does this go? I honestly don't get it.
Oh, and to my Millennial friends: enjoy the walk on water you are enjoying. In about 5 years, Gen-Z will be biting you in the behind and they will call whatever shoes you are wearing #dadshoes.