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About this episode

The episode discusses ageism in the workplace, its impact on different genders, and provides tips for navigating age discrimination.

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Ageism in the workplace — the slipperiest form of discrimination How it hits men and women differently (looks vs. jokes) The myth that older workers aren't tech-savvy (spoiler: they've adapted through every tech revolution) Why your resume might be getting auto-rejected before a human ever sees it The "overqualified equals old, under qualified equals young" trap What to actually do when you experience age discrimination at work In this episode, Shannon and Deborah dig into the sneaky reality of ageism at work — the discrimination nobody calls out because it's always disguised as "culture fit" or "overqualified." They break down how it hits women through looks (gray hair, wrinkles = old) and men through jokes ("okay, boomer") that erode credibility. They share the AARP stats on age-related workplace assumptions, bust the myth that older workers can't handle tech (Shannon's been adapting since DOS), and call out the recruiters who demand graduation dates on resumes just to filter people out. Plus, tipsy tips for protecting yourself: don't put…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shannon, Deborah

Topics covered

• ageism in the workplace
• discrimination
• tech-savvy older workers
• resume tips
• workplace culture fit
• gender differences in ageism

Keywords

• ageism
• workplace discrimination
• older workers
• resume tips
• tech adaptation
• gender differences
• AARP stats

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AARP, EEOC

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