The fact you picked 55 instead of 30 says changes have already occurred in the right direction. Hopefully it continues.

That's likely just their age. Doesn't make it evidence of any change.

Ring Ring...

Hello?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12454634

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9497721

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10412284

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9086689

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As for whether or not it's easier or harder than being young, who knows. Isn't being younger an advantage in getting almost any job?

Upvoted because these are great reads. Generally being younger is an advantage, but in how many trades does having more experience make you less desirable?

I've noticed that being over 55 makes getting a new job harder for most industries!