• http://www.wendyhanlan.com Wendy Hanlan

    I suppose because I write a blog about women over 40, I just don’t care if people know how old I am (42). Ageism is a problem though and it should be chased down with a big stick.

  • http://www.mojo40.com Susan Kim

    A big stick? Oh I think more like Seal Team 6 should go after ageism. I was just reading this post, Age-Old Question http://www.talentzoo.com/news.php/The-AgeOld-Question/ , and there is a huge swell of frustration on this topic.

  • http://sharonoday.com Sharon O’Day

    …and then after a certain point, long after being anywhere near 40 (like at 63…), you take pride in how good you look for your years. You’re proud of how hard you worked for those wrinkles or that grey hair at your temples … ;-)

  • Susan

    I am proud to be 49 and have no problem stating my age. I keep myself fit and happy. When someone asks, I tell them with pride and usually get the “wow you look younger”. I believe that if you are happy and show/feel it, the age will not matter. It hasn’t for me.

    • just40something

      I never understand the “proud to be – fill in the age over 40.” Is it an accomplishment to have managed to wake up everyday for the past forty some years? Seems silly. I never hear 20 years olds running around saying “I’m proud to be 20!” They’re just 20. If I make it to 80, I’ll consider that to be an accomplishment as it’s over the life expectancy.

  • Pigbitin Mad

    I wouldn’t care so much about my age if everyone else didn’t…especially since if it is so easy for EVERYONE to just look it up on Intellius (Naveen Jain, the CEO of that racket has a special place in Hell reserved for him and I would personally like to send him there because he, more than anyone has ruined my life).

    There is no upside to getting old. You are invisible and kicked to the curb. There is not one soul on earth who will hire you because I am not qualified for those bank president jobs and have to settle for menial office jobs (which cannot be done by anyone over 35).

    I think we need a violent overthrow of corporate America. Who needs them and their stupid hiring practices?

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