Why is it that when an older person is unemployed it is so much harder to find a job?

Answer 1

This happens because idealy employers are looking for people who will be with the company for many years to come. Also, younger people are coming in with new inventive ideas and have the technology backround that is now needed.

Answer 2

There's a lot of good answers on here about this. I am 53 years old, was self employed in the electronics industry for most of my life up until 2002, when I tried to retire. I got a good job with a major company for a few years after that, but opted out of the work place. In my situation, I don't think I could ever work for "someone" else after working for myself for so many years, let alone, the fact of trying to work with, manage or supervise the younger generation. Don't get me wrong, nothing against the younger folks, as I have grown kids ages 18 thru 34. There are plenty of things out here to do though. If you are in a situation to where you can, go get your real estate license. It's a minimal investment and minimal class room or (on line) study. The rewards are great if you are good with people. You can make $50,000 bucks a year easily once licensed. If you are very motivated and learn the business, $50,000 a month is very possible, it's done all the time. There are also a few, very legitimate Internet based marketing companies on line to work with also, with no "up front" fees, even though most people will say there is not. I have been doing both and having the time of my life working again. Good luck.

Answer 3

Because the older person has quite a bit more experience and will likely demand a higher wage than a person that's much younger. The older person will also be likely to be set in certain ways whereas fresh college grads can be molded to fit the way the company wants to operate.

There are jobs out there for people with more experience but there's more fierce competition for them also.

Answer 4

An older worker has a more difficult time because they are going to require a higher salary and benefit package. A company also knows this worker may not be as easy to mold as a younger one. They also worry about the retirement package. This older worker has a higher likelihood of retiring from this company and not moving on making the company more fiscally responsible longer at the higher salary.

Answer 5

Companys look at everything as money. It takes money to train someone, they think a younger person is most likely to stay with the company than an older person, even though that may not be true. Sick days cost money, they think an older person would use more of them than a younger, these things may not be necessarily be true but to corporate america everything is about the dollar.

Answer 6

Because younger people have a lot more knowledge and experience with software and they are more educated (in terms they keep up with the changes in the workforce) This generation of older people are not willing to adapt to the changes in the market. But to be honest, if you keep up and constantly re-educate yourself, and you are a good worker, regardless of your age you will always be able to find a job.

Answer 7

I think it is because employers wants to absorbs younger employees because they are more dynamic, beaming with enthusiasm and energy, have fresh and ambitious ideas, and most importantly they have sense of adventure.
although older people may offer devotion and dedication to their work, a good trait for an employee but with the influx of modern technology, these trait became less significant specially for company which operates dynamically.

Answer 8

One main reason is that a lot of older workers are not technologically current. Match enthusiasm with up to date knowledge, and you should have no problem landing an interview.

Answer 9

Simple... when you are old people look at you as just that... they also look at how close you are to retirement as they don't want to pick up that tab... eventually you become obsolete... not in all cases just some.. Would you hire an old person to work at a pysically demanding job.. it is a case by case but most won't

Answer 10

Also, older workers may not have update skills. e.g. steelworkers, Automobile manufacturing, etc. You get the picture! Further, older workders are usually harder to train for new skills.