Four years ago, I chose severance when my company moved jobs overseas to cut costs. Since then, I’ve noticed challenges for professionals 45+ and a trend of companies seeking “unicorns” who fit their mold, often overlooking the value of diverse experience.

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Of course. Age discrimination is everywhere

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I just turned 40 and finding a job is like finding a unicorn. I cannot continue to cry or stress like this, especially as I get older. I have to become an entrepreneur and regain my independence and happiness back. If ima work hard, I rather work hard for myself, because employers will let you go in the blink of an eye.

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Well, your "choice" of severance wasn't really a choice. It was basically either that, or accept to move you/your family and things to a place like Bangalore and for less pay. Not really a choice. Many companies are like that, don't give you much of a choice. These are the ones that also look for magic unicorns who are 25, with 20 years of experience and who sre happy receiving junior-level pay while working 60 hours a week and never questioning anything, not matter how crappy things are at the workplace. And who do not want to hire competent, experienced individuals or pay them enough.

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