Ageism in Silicon Valley

I was reading a few article and i came across one on the ageism in silicon valley and one mans individual experience. I thought it was interesting that the minute he changed his appearance he landed a job. I think that discrimination because of age is a huge problem simply for the fact that great workers are turned down every day simply because of a number. Just because someone may be younger and be able to hold the job a longer time doesnt make them more qualified than the older person who may be capable of doing a better job. I think that by getting rid of ageism we have a better chance of hiring people more fit for the jobs that need to be filled.http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/27/us-valley-ageism-idUSBRE8AQ0JK20121127

Ageism in Society: The work place

In todays society you see ageism alot of places but a main place is defintely where people work. In alot of offices, you see the older people have better jobs, get paid more or are less accepting of the younger workers. It also goes the opposite way because once employees get older they worry about not getting the job or maybe having to be asked to retire soon because they are as efficient as the younger workers. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/07/is-ageism-widespread-in-workplace/ In my opinion i feel the latter is the bigger problem because as employees get older they are more likely to get passed over for a promotion or job opportunity because there is a younger more efficient worker who can do a better job. I noticed that in my parents office ( they own a furniture distribution company) that the older employees sometimes aren't given equal opportunities. I think that more company owners need to realize that just because someone is older doesnt mean they cant do an equally good job and be as productive.