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Age discrimination isn't as big of a problem in our field as it, say, in construction or other blue-collar industries. However, it does exist. While younger applicants are less likely to stay with the company for 10 years than you are, many managers fall victim to faulty math. "If it takes $5,000 to train this guy and get him up to speed, we get a better return on our investment with a 25-year-old than we do with a 55-year-old." Then there's the problem that someone with 30 years of experience should be making more than someone whose diploma's ink hasn't dried. "Do we pay the old guy $A when we get the newbie for $X?" If you just want a job, any job, without regard to pay, you could make a good argument that they get more for their $X with you than they do with the young guy. It isn't fair, but I'm afraid it's reality.
I'm right there with you. In the industry 37 years, 3 years in Compliance and getting nothing. I feel the same with discrimination, age, salary, etc. Very discouraging! I'm actually looking into getting my realtors license and changing direction completely. Best of luck to you!
Rising Star
We got rid of DEI for a reason…
What reason?
I can’t imagine trying to find a finance job in Birmingham. Branch out. Try Charlotte, Raleigh, and Jacksonville at least.
It sounds like you have some really great experience. I would suggest looking on Indeed and Linked in to see what roles you can find on there to apply for. The job market is really rough right now so hang in there.
You're a bit young for it but again is real!
I say keep trying and work with a headhunter if possible
I'm 63, 30 years experience I was let go in a workforce reduction
and I'm giving up after 10 months of shocked faces on zoom calls and blatant ageism
Managed to pull my 401k out of the market before the orange turd tanked it so I'm retiring early and taking a part time job doing something I enjoy!