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groundloop

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23. I never would have dreamed that this could happen, but I'm living it....

Reply to TheMastersNemesis (Original post)

Tue Feb 24, 2015, 08:17 PM

Feb 2015

Got laid off last year after over 15 years with the same company. An experienced engineer shouldn't have had much trouble finding a job (after all I keep hearing there's a shortage of us). In phone interview after phone interview everything went great then they'd ask some innocent sounding question to get a clue as to my age, after which the interview was abruptly halted and I never heard from them again. After 5 months of looking I finally landed a job which leaves a lot to be desired, but at least it pays the bills. I have to admit that I feel totally violated by this entire experience.

And yeah, hand me a torch.... I'm ready to revolt against our corporate overlords.

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Obsolete By 50 Will Eventually Be Obsolete At 40. [View all] TheMastersNemesis Feb 2015 OP

At this point, only those over 50 could possibly build... onehandle Feb 2015 #1

A good share of the tenth percenters should wind up hifiguy Feb 2015 #11

When will the proletariat lynch them ? Will there be a tweet ? Bonx Feb 2015 #15

At this point who can say? hifiguy Feb 2015 #16

And will it be televised? Get your cell phones ready! erronis Feb 2015 #17

Video on YouTube...... lastlib Feb 2015 #26

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Putting a fresh edge on mine this weekend randomelement Feb 2015 #38

A total lack of job security is no accident Warpy Feb 2015 #2

This was a great documentary! Thanks! nt Mojorabbit Feb 2015 #22

This vid deserves it's own thread. One_Life_To_Give Feb 2015 #52

It had one when it first came out Warpy Feb 2015 #54

it will solve the bullshit social security 'crisis". Warren Stupidity Feb 2015 #3

yep HereSince1628 Feb 2015 #13

And everyone will be living till 90 madville Feb 2015 #4

Business will never create a more kind business model. Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2015 #5

Exactly why the tenth-percenters devote such a huge amount of resources hifiguy Feb 2015 #9

and crushing the unions! lastlib Feb 2015 #27

I think you're right. n/t Yo_Mama Feb 2015 #6

Logan's Run baby.. Fumesucker Feb 2015 #7

I'm thinking more like Soylent Green. kairos12 Feb 2015 #12

Most like Charles Dickens' two class social structure with the Aristocracy and the working poor world wide wally Feb 2015 #14

Renew! ThoughtCriminal Feb 2015 #29

Marx was absolutely right about one thing hifiguy Feb 2015 #8

This is why the trend toward raising the retirment age is so stupid. betterdemsonly Feb 2015 #10

Do the oligarchs really want . . . Brigid Feb 2015 #18

They would torch the world hifiguy Feb 2015 #20

Up in floating cities no poor person can reach aint_no_life_nowhere Feb 2015 #34

That is their ultimate dream. Have no doubt. hifiguy Feb 2015 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author nichomachus Feb 2015 #19

The Age Discrimination Trend Accelerated Like A Rocket Beginning With Reagan. TheMastersNemesis Feb 2015 #21

These companies should be listed daredtowork Feb 2015 #30

I never would have dreamed that this could happen, but I'm living it.... groundloop Feb 2015 #23

I am in a similar position edhopper Feb 2015 #32

I have a friend who worked at the same company since graduation from college nichomachus Feb 2015 #47

Labor is in oversupply. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2015 #25

You should stop being so optimistic.. Fumesucker Feb 2015 #28

For sure with TPP 30 is the new 40. This is not a Republican issue, Democrats in Congress whereisjustice Feb 2015 #31

The Dems Leave A Lot To Be Desired. TheMastersNemesis Feb 2015 #40

K and R. eom cwydro Feb 2015 #33

I disagree vkkv Feb 2015 #35

mid to late thirties is when agism begins to be felt Liberal_in_LA Feb 2015 #36

I'm pretty much obsolete in this economy... hunter Feb 2015 #37

"...Will Eventually Be Obsolete At 40"< Will be? Most likely are now, but almost none of the jtuck004 Feb 2015 #39

I am in total agreement with the original post. SmittynMo Feb 2015 #41

There will be new jobs edhopper Feb 2015 #42

Pretty damn sad, eh? SmittynMo Feb 2015 #43

I've been made obsolete Pooka Fey Feb 2015 #44

Obsolete? So was I and many others SmittynMo Feb 2015 #45

My husband works for a company that ... Pacifist Patriot Feb 2015 #46

Data and rhetoric don't match whatthehey Feb 2015 #48

Can you please cite any evidence at all to support your OP? n/t taught_me_patience Feb 2015 #50

At DOL I Interviewed Numerous Older Workers Being Dumped. TheMastersNemesis Feb 2015 #53

the girl at Verizon challange me the other day when I said she was poorly trained notadmblnd Feb 2015 #51