Woman interviews for a job. Great resume, but you are a little “too young.” Or.
Terrific work history, great resume, but you are just a bit “too old.” OK, let’s get real. Life for a woman should not be a continual replay of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The porridge is too hot or too cold. Only the third bowl is perfect. So what exactly is the third bowl for a woman in the workforce? Turns out there isn’t one.
I’m not bitter. I’m a realist and an optimist. I’ve always seen the glass as half full, not as half empty. I’ve had an amazing life, I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunities that I’ve had and for the people with whom I’ve worked and partnered and for the many women and men who have supported me.
The authors of the HBR article provide concrete actions that organizations can take to combat gendered ageism and to encourage enlightenment.
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