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Did anyone watch 60 Minutes' opening segment - last night about older workers who - sm


Posted: Oct 25, 2010

were out of work, their UE benefits had run out, and they were "too young to retire, but too old for rehire?"   That story was an eye-opening and scary. 

older workers on 60 minutes - jane

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yes. i am sure there are others who live in other places than silicon valley who are in this situation. having said that, age discrmination is still with us. the perky 25 - 30 year old female or the young goodlooking guy will be hired before an older worker, provided they have the needed qualifications or at least some.i will be 70 next month and am thankful to have a part time job doing something i enjoy, transcription.

60 minutes - Stephanie

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Yes, I did and I almost cried. I'm only 32, but all I saw were a bunch of people who are old enough to be my parents. Further, I also used to live in the San Jose area. Even though I live in SoCal now, I enjoyed my time there and it really hurt to see people there who are really suffering. I could not believe the 1 lady who lost her job, went through her savings, lost her home, and is now living in a room. Totally sad and sickening.


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