Comment Old & in the Way (Score 1) 260
In my company, we ancients are frequently overlooked because of social considerations: the 20 & 30-somethings socialize with each other after work and on weekends. When it comes time to help someone up the ladder, of course they're going to help their friends. It's only natural.
Unfortunately, this creates a work atmosphere which--while perhaps unintended--becomes de facto age discrimination. It gets awfully tiring to see someone with less experience, skill and time on the job get promoted while I've been in the same seat for 3 years.
Unfortunately, this creates a work atmosphere which--while perhaps unintended--becomes de facto age discrimination. It gets awfully tiring to see someone with less experience, skill and time on the job get promoted while I've been in the same seat for 3 years.