I am 65+, and had been a mid senior manager in Finance till last year.

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September 24,2021 at 1:41PM UTC

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I am 65+, and had been a mid senior manager in Finance till last year. My company closed down last year and this week I got a job offer after one and half year of search.

I am healthy , energetic and look much younger than my age, but still very very worried and nervous that when I send in my papers they have asked for, they will find my age and rescind the offer. Even if they go ahead they will be biased and antagonistic to me, I feel.

Are my fears valid? Please advise, my experienced friends here.

I am sleepless.

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Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterSeptember 24,2021 at 1:47PM UTC
If they rescind the offer, you would probably have a lawsuit on your hands. Having said that, here's my question to you: What's the upside of this worry? Remember - that which we focus on expands. When I think about your worried thoughts, I feel my energy getting bottlenecked.
What are some more helpful thoughts you could practice to replace all of these negative ones? Here's one you are welcome to "borrow:" "The perfect employer will realize my value and be thrilled to have me."
Doesn't that feel much better in your body? Can you feel the energy flowing much better?
Hope this helps!
AnonymousSeptember 24,2021 at 3:48PM UTC
I know that ageism exists but honestly I have found plenty of opportunities where management is so glad to see experience and expertise coming through the door.
I am 65 and took a new position this year and I work with a staff that is 20 to 40 years younger. They treat me with great respect and comraderi. I have enjoyed my entire career and this phase is no exception.
I've found that management is extremely grateful for us boomers because we relieve them of day to day operational obligations so they are free to concentrate on other business.
Know and understand what you're bringing to the table. Trust me, you are very valuable.
AnonymousSeptember 24,2021 at 7:23PM UTC
I’m sorry you are so stressed out about this. Have they given you any sign or indication that they would act poorly to you due to age?
If not, I would try to focus on ways to try to find some peace.
ELIZABETH DELUCASeptember 24,2021 at 9:12PM UTC
First of all, congratulations on your new role! The company must have been impressed by your experience and demeanor because they formally extended an offer to you.
You mentioned that you are dynamic, energetic, and look young for your age, so I would suggest that you focus on all of the positive attributes and value that you bring to the company, rather than an arbitrary number.
Unless the company has a mandatory retirement age or begins to treat you differently once they learn your actual age, I believe that you should focus on utilizing your experience and expertise to prove to the company that they made the right choice in selecting you. I wish you all the best in your new job!
Abby MooreSeptember 25,2021 at 4:40PM UTC
The company has your resume. They probably did the math if you have a degree from your early twenties.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 25,2021 at 7:05PM UTC
Why are you spending time worrying about something that may never happen? Why are you letting negative thoughts possibly seep into your new work situation?
I suggest you re-calibrate your mindset to a positive attitude about your new adventure ahead and enjoy the great things to come!