Age discrimination- Too Young For That position.

Hello there! It's been a minute! How has your April been? I honestly must say that I have had mine being very tired and filled with lots of school works, and I sincerely do apologise for the break. I will make sure I post as often as always hence, and  I thank you for sticking with me still. 

Today, I want to quickly address something that might seem quite personal and obviously interesting. Please grab your coffee! and read on. 

Have you ever been in that official room or walked into an interview,  or even in your workplace where you were told you are too young for certain positions and your opinions don't matter? seriously? 

I remembered walking into an office (name withheld), all suited up, and ready for a job interview. I got into the room, after jumping several buses just to get to the venue, and as soon as I introduced myself, the interviewer said to me “I am so sorry, you look too young for this position” I am like , sorry? “you heard me right, how old are you again?  I answered 20. “Thank you for coming, we want someone older!

Trust me, I cried. Isn’t that Age discrimination? Because I look young then I can't be employed? What happens if one just bagged a degree and sets  out to the labour market at a young age?

 Funny how young people will be employed  and when they try to contribute to matters in the work place and  speak up, one staff would look down on you with so much disrespect what will be their justification? "Oh you can be Irresponsible", "you still live in your parents house", you don’t know how to manage resources", "you lack experience" I could go on and on. 

Ageism as described by Katie Mcbeth, is stereotyping and discrimination  on the basis of their age, ageism can take many forms: including prejudicial attitudes, discriminatory practices, or institutional policies and practices that perpetuates stereotypical beliefs"   

This is actually eating through the interactive industry at large, and depriving employees of their rights.  What is with employers and age? here is what Human rights commission of Canada has to  say, and if you are reading this I recommend you click through and read to know your rights. 

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Now I call this bulling! it is so sad that most young workers face this kind of bullying right now in their workplace.  Ageism discrimination is actually on the rise! And sorry to those employers, you are loosing the smartest people you should have on your team. I watched a Tech video recently and I expect you also watch it also This is Tony Fadell taking about the first secrets of designs, where he recommends and urges you to have the young minds in your team. 

I strongly recommend that you take these young minds in, nurture us! we want to work, you should  help! Pass the knowledge on and become a part of our lives in terms of becoming our reference.

 Please Don't forget to add your comments below to this, lets share our experiences to teach others. and I hope you come back next week for that book review I will be posting up next, until then, see you soon! I have to go now. Do enjoy the rest of your month!