'I’ve had very few interviews, but I do wonder if my age makes me seem like I’m over the hill.”
an increase in their living costs compared with a year ago, and 77% are “very” or “somewhat” worried about it.“Unless I win the lottery I do not envisage a time when I can give up work,” says Keith Grinsted, 69, who says he can’t afford to live on a state pension and pay
But OAPs heading back into work face further challenges. Ageism is the most common form of prejudice people experience,“We know that workers over the age of 50 receive less workplace training than their younger counterparts and once unemployed, are significantly more likely to end up in long term unemployment,” says Lewis.Advertisement
“I’m starting to look for work but I’m struggling because of my age, my age is a big issue in relation to the type of work that is available or [people are] willing to give me,” he says.
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