I'm 12 years younger!

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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At least on my resume. I used to think 1977-1989 said things like “project manager” and “engineering supervisor” but I now realize they said “old with increasingly-irrelevant experience.” But I’m not that gray and am too fat to wrinkle, so if they want to imagine I’m 45 I can play along.

ETA: One application asked for a COMPLETE, all caps, work and salary history. The job was shit and other things about their attitude had told me I wouldn’t enjoy working there so I gave it. Back to 1966, delivering the weekly shopper newspaper for a penny each and bringing home a startling $1.75 per week.

2

Yeah, I’ve dropped everything before 1987.

Unfortunately, there was one job I was at from '92 to '06, so I can’t shave much beyond that.

3

The sad part is, these days, 45 is seen as too old in a lot of places.

4

I was three in 87.

5

It’s our own fault. If we Boomers hadn’t created the Mini Boom The Doughnut Thief was a part of there wouldn’t be as many people who think 45 is too old.

6

Often seen in * government *job applications, as well. Really, what’s the point. Good luck checking with dead supervisors at extinct businesses.

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I was two. And I was told you shouldn’t have your resume more than two pages (front and back of one page).

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In 45 years of working I have two former employers that are still in business.