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		srj on March 22, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Cutting ‘Old Heads’ at IBM If you're let go for being too old, and no other company will hire you because of your age, would you feel the same way? If so is it just age you're comfortable with as a vertical for discrimination?

el_cid on March 22, 2018 [–]

Is it because of the age though? Or because of the cost/value ratio?

A senior dev might ask for a higher salary and the increased productivity (due to experience) might not be required for that role.

If it made sense from a financial pov - I'm sure there wouldn't be an issue...

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