Age and employment

Almost companies in my country have 60 years for retirement, it means for ceo,chief,university graduated.Some people are like me, want to retire bofore the rule.Some companies may lay off when crisis recession.I think,it is not sure for every employees.

I will be a discriminatory case in the United States here, but not on the Eastern countries. I had noticed that retirement age is going further and further down the road here in the states. In the future, the retirement age for people will be gone up to 70 or more. Since the society security couldn't keep up the retirement fund for everyone here in the near future.

I find this unfair for those people of old age who still wants to work or decides to work again. My mother in law who's 80 is still working in switzerland. Most countries like to employ those who has extensive experience unlike in the philippines. Maybe its about time the country adapt this practice.

It is actually discriminatory punishable by our law. Unfortunately, that law is just in the paper. But there are some reasons why companies want the young ones. First, they always assume that you can't teach an old dog a new trick. They don't want to be teaching how to use computers and other new gadgets when they can hire people who already know how to use such things. Also, it is hard for the older ones to unlearn things and get used to new, innovative means. The younger generations don't know much so they are more pliable and more open in using unconventional means. Beside, there is the mandatory retirement the companies have to deal about. If they hire someone who is 55 years old, they are obliged to pay the retirement benefits the person is entitled to receive after 5 years. Whereas, when they have younger people, there's a chance that they will just be paying separation pays rather than the costlier retirement benefits.

some countries really don't look at age with regards to employment.they prefer someone with working experience.they also require the right working attitude.personally I prefer this rather than sit and wait around for pension money.some require younger ones because they are the front liners.they are particular,especially if they are in the customer service business.if the positin is not really for front liners, there should be no need for age.working experience should be the basis.

i think that it is...but only to a curtain extent...obviously there should be some bounderies but i think they should hire based on expierence...one thing i knoticed is that no matter what you really gotta be able to prove your expoierence because jus having a degree isnt gonna do it....but yeah its shouldnt be based on age but expierence and abilty...

Well I also feel that as some kind of discriminatory in nature, but, if you are in the situation of the employer, I would also think otherwise. Here in the Philippines, there are many fresh new grads who are as much as qualified and young potential candidates that you could easily hire cheaper than those that are of experience but in their mature ages already. Also, since our country's unemployment rate is on the high there are indeed lots that employer can really choose on and of course they would hire those that are cheaper and can work longer in their own businesses. That is why age is so much being looked upon by employers here in the Philippines.

Hi blungel, I live in Canada and the government here in not supposed to discriminate because of age and even with private employers experience is often considered very important. Blessings.

Here, in Uk you can see lot's or older people working until on thier 60's as long as they are able to work. I am looking for a job currently and all they needed here is work experiences, they don't care if you are young or old, the important is you have qualifications and experiences. I think Philippines always wanted a young, fresh, sexy and good looking employee. Happy posting.

hi blungel, in my age is not criteria for employment,we have find that the old people could done the things perfectly and wisely..... good day

it still depends on the country's economy. in the philippines, there's not enough job for everybody. so, definitely, companies would choose the best candidate for the available position. in the US, it's different. you would see old people working in malls, in hospitals. there's probably too much available positions for everyone who would still want to earn. old people are still given a chance.

Indeed,In some westen countries such as US and Cannada,you may see that many people who is over sixty years old still are at work,moreover can attain the high wage. I think that this is a quite good social phenomenon.after all,compared with the work experience,the age is not the first essential factor to be competent the job. I live in China now,and see this kind of phenomenon is very rarely,the most people when their age is over 60 have tired,even if they want to looke for a job,it is quite difficult. perhaps it is because of the heavy chinese population and few jobs. but the situation is changing for the better gradually! That my opnion,Have a nice day!

Generally in many countries and many jobs,experience is mandatory.A job which requires experience is understood to be effectively done,or done at all,only by those candidates who have prior experience in that department.Its practically a valid requirement because any work can only be as good as you. Sometimes in some cases,companies specifically ask for young and dynamic persons.Those are the type of jobs which demand higher motivation and heavier work.Naturally,the employers search for energetic people. A job which demands experience wants those people.Otherwise,a fresher can be fit in to do the job.