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I've seen ageism from both sides in the workplace. Guys with 20 years of experience that have been laid off and can't get rehired because their salary history is too high or their experience is too specialized. The "can't teach an old dog, new tricks" approach or the "we don't want to get stuck with your insurance or retirement" one. I've also interviewed people for jobs where the experience requirements (unfairly) couldn't possibly be met by someone under 30.
Both of my daughters are facing a tough time in the workplace, both have been laid off and face a tough time competing for jobs with people that have years of experience.
My paternal grandparents could polka most 20 year olds into the dirt while they were in their 80's. My maternal grandmother was as sharp as could be until she died at 97. My daughters will not ride on the back of my motorcycle, nor will they follow me down a chute on skis. Age is relative, I see some of my daughter's friends that are 20 going on 60.
And Will, I was more amused than anything else. That's why I started the topic. However, I won't be sharing the elderly tag with my wife. I'd like to get laid again in 2005.
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