Boomers’ Advantages in Jobs & Business
Many of the jobs out there are offered to younger people rather than boomers. Or at least that has been a trend. However, we find now that some positions are filled mostly by those of retirement age.
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When I mentioned my surprise that two ladies my age and I were hired for a summer job, as well as younger people, a friend commented, “They probably feel those your age will be more reliable, get to work on time, work well on the job, and not call out on short notice.”
Do other employers consider this when hiring for a position that can be handled by someone of any age? If so, boomers do have an advantage or at least an equal chance in the workplace.
Do potential customers/clients feel this way about small business owners who are boomers? Hopefully they consider us to be reliable when we give our word, feel we’ll do a good job, and know we’ll get the work done or product delivered in a timely fashion.
So if you get discouraged and think all the jobs are taken by younger people, emphasize your qualifications in these areas.