I was in a forum called “How Satisfied Are You With Your Current IT Job?” Several posts mentioned that they had experienced age discrimination. This really struck me. I always thought age discrimination doesn’t exist. That it was all in your head. Perhaps it is because it is a lack of confidence. Or, you realize your getting older and don’t like it. I know I have felt that way once or twice.
All the while also thinking about how satisfied I am with my job. Like all jobs, mine has its ups and downs. But once in a while I get the urge to see what else is out there. And I have to admit I think about my age. Being 48 years old I am still naive about people. So how do you know you?re a victim of age discrimination when looking for a job? How prevalent is it and how real is it?