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Ageism: getting old has become a paranoid obsession
Whether you’ve been a Sex Pistol or still a creative in the advertising industry (and a punk rocker), getting old has become a huge issue. I have too much experience. Should I shave some years off my CV to fit your idea of the ideal candidate? Do the words pioneer, first ever, skills, extensive experience, 100s of brands spell red flags to you? It’s an upside-down world where the young are tasked to recruit the old with all the ignorance and prejudice to go with it. And I’m s
Catherine Laz
Nov 181 min read
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