Originally Posted by AZjeff
Originally Posted by maxdustington
Hard working old people are rare. Being healthy enough to be productive at that age is also rare. What good is an employee who is either coasting or at the doctor's office all the time? I've seen exceptions to the rule of course but I've also seen 3+ Dr's appointments a month, mailing it in until they reach pension age and just general lackadaisical behavior. Old men also have a good chance of being insecure and screwing with younger male employees. I'd never hire a 55+ full time, I'd rather give the chance to a youngster who has something to prove instead of someone who is entitled because of when they were born.
There are always exceptions, work ethic is more important than age.
What a jackwagon. The only thing in your little missive with any value is the last sentence and I'd wager you'll find a stronger work ethic overall in 50 year olds as 20 year olds. If you're talking building trades or other jobs that take bull strength day after day yeah older workers would struggle, otherwise you've got a narrow minded prejudice.
The sad part about it, is today he has a lot of company in his demented thought process.
