Ageing gracefully through tech
summary
Summarizes evidence that age-based harassment tripled recently and that less than 11% of developers are over 45, with research showing bias starts at 46. Explains concrete signals of ageism (job ads praising “ninjas” or calling people “dinosaurs”), legal protections in the US/UK, and practical tactics: reframe perceived weaknesses as strengths, keep a modern resume, add nontechnical value (mentoring, mediation, documentation), weigh learning-curve and time-off when changing roles, use community support, and prioritize health and negotiated flex time.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction and background
- 1:04What is ageism in tech
- 2:08Evidence of ageism in tech
- 3:13Changes with age and experience
- 6:45Unchanged expectations in tech
- 7:48Recognizing ageism at work
- 9:37Reframing negative perceptions
- 11:26Knowing your rights and value
- 12:50Adapting and continuing to learn
- 14:17Career transitions and self-care
- 15:41Making well-considered job moves
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