From graduation to retirement, we only focus on work. Work for a living. He lives, in part, to work. For companies (most), a person over the age of 50, or even 45, does not arouse the same interest as a young person. Looking at the offers of any job portal, we see that they are always asking for younger profiles. So, the elders? (with a lot of emphasis on dating) are often, unfortunately, caught up in eternal unemployment.
As we will see below, companies may have reason to reject older people, we will not get into the question of whether they are actually more or less competent, but let’s look at the situation. Have companies ever wondered about the psychological implications of this eternal unemployment?We’ll discuss these implications in this article.
- “Circumstances have become so complicated lately that the truth is that having a job is a gift from heaven.
- Jorge Bucay?.
The first thing I would like to ask is to ask a series of questions: do people over the age of 40 to 50 be less qualified?all your life developing, or have you lost the ability to be effective and efficient, are you no longer responsible?
You’ve probably answered all (or almost all) of the questions with a ‘no’, and that’s exactly it!Except for one-off cases, a person between the age of 40 and 50 is perfectly able to work, some jobs require strength and physical agility, so people with certain cognitive illnesses or deficiencies cannot take any, but not all, risks.
However, companies give some reasons not to hire these profiles. In the latest survey conducted by the Adecco Foundation, 200 human resources professionals were asked about the reasons for not hiring older people. Let’s see what they said:
One of the most common cognitive inclinations in these beliefs is so-called generalization or hypergeneration. There are probably profiles with 25 years of experience that do not accept the same salary as a person with 2 years of experience. However, there are other profiles that, out of desperation, conformism or “love of art”, will be willing to accept this salary. So why not ask before assuming that the person will reject the offer?
The same goes for the question of independence, many people were not interested in continuing their studies, but they learned by working, however, many other professionals stay informed throughout their professional life, take courses, attend conferences and even pursue another career or pursue a master’s degree.
As professionals, they must also adapt to changes, as this depends on improving the efficiency of the business.
With regard to family expenses, I think it is extremely reductive to think that all people of a certain age have a family history that would prevent them from doing their job well.
It is also quite reducing to think that a person of a certain age will have health problems. Certainly, the older you are, the more likely you are. However, a younger person who smokes or has other previous or chronic health problems may also have the same risk.
As for the inability to adapt to a young model, let’s change perspective: imagine the case of an older person who likes the idea of being led by a younger person, because then she can enjoy her “freshness” and learn. of him (because we all have the ability to learn from others, don’t forget).
Don’t you think fear can come from the little ones?I can’t teach this person anything!?How could I be the boss if two years ago I was a director of a multinational company?It wouldn’t be irrational to think about that, would it?
In my opinion, older people are the living image of professionalism, isn’t it beautiful to be professional?Perhaps it is more important to convey the image of a tolerant company, showing that junior and senior profiles can work together and make the most of this combination.
However, all these beliefs are so ingrained and so widespread that recruiters reject resumes without looking beyond age, as companies can’t think about the benefits of hiring an older, more experienced person. As a result, eternal unemployment occurs.
“I don’t think people even say they can handle everything on their resume anymore, because that’s the least you expect. “Pablo Hasel-
People over the age of 50 account for 14. 7% of the total standing in Spain. As the latest EPA data show, 6 out of 10 parades over the age of 55 have been in this situation for at least 12 months, but it is even worse: according to the Adecco Foundation survey, 43% of the parades in this age group have not had a chance for more than 4 years.
We will try to take on the shoes of a person who has had more than 300 job applications rejected, 4 years unemployed and a family to support, with school-age or college-age children whose partner is in the same situation. that gives you a little anxiety just thinking about it?
Among the most common psychological and logical implications of long-term unemployment are:
Needless to mention, if these emotional changes continue over time and interfere with daily life, you should call yourself a mental health professional, who won’t prescribe a miracle cure for a person’s problems, but will teach you to keep your routine healthy, to stay away from guilt and helplessness and face this difficult situation in a healthier way.
According to whom, age discrimination (age discrimination) is recognized at the same level as discrimination on the basis of sex or race, however, the organization also recognizes that this is the most standardized type of discrimination.
I’m sure you’ve seen a slogan like this. It is a pity that it is necessary, but it is, we may need one that reminds us of what,, they are the ones who can teach us in the best way when we are young that we have just started in the professional world. when we’re not that young too.
If we saw each person as they really are, a person, not a profile full of data, maybe things would be different Companies, wake up, lose talent!