Have you experienced job discrimination? - Hustler Daily Thumbs Up - May 27

Hello fellow Encore Hustlers

It a sad fact that many employers actively practice age discrimination or unconsciously practice age bias.

Read this article based on recent polling data from the Associated Press about employee perception and experience in the workplace.  Are you amongst the 75% who claim that age is a negative factor in their current or future employment?  Or are you with the over 20% who have observed no bias or even feel that their age gives them benefits and respect with employers and coworkers because of their skills and experience?

Please share your experiences with regards to age discrimination with your fellow Encore Hustlers.

Cheers
Mr. EH

When Your Retirement Plans Meet Reality - Hustler Daily Thumbs Up - May 19

Good day fellow Encore Hustlers.

The Sunday New Times has a great story Why Working Till Whenever is a Risky Retirement Strategy.  The story profiles several people who experience late career layoffs and the difficulty in remaining in the workforce.  Often they face age discrimination and when employment is found it is usually a contract or at a lower salary.  At some point they are forced to dip into retirement savings or to take Social Security benefits at age 62.   One person profiled has decided to follow her passion about dogs and has started a blog about canine marketing to supplement her income.

This article is a great example why we need to be always working on a Plan B.  Rather than coasting to a retirement have a plan to keep your skills relevant, network, save as much as possible and develop a side hustle.

Cheers,
Mr. EH