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There are generations of hard working, dedicated employees who feel useless in our society and especially in our work places. Sometimes these employees do need to develop new skill sets, but often their experience is pushed to the side to promote a youthful, energetic image as companies navigate through a new economy. The older generations are often hidden in the corner to do menial jobs or pushed out the door altogether through hostile work environments. 

As I get older, I already see what I have heard older generations talk about for years. We live in a throw-away culture and that includes the experience and knowledge of those who come before us. 

Baa Baa Black Sheep We don't want your wool. Please sir, Please sir, I have three bags full. You are too old. You are out of date. But I work hard, And I'm never late. You don't have the Look we're looking for. That's no reason to Boot me out the door. We want new skills For this vocation. But I have twice The education. You have too much Experience now. But they have none! They don't even know how! Baa Baa Black sheep, We don't want your wool. Job security? I've been played the fool.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 12/10/2017 5:41:00 PM
Rachel: I apologize if you can sense the silly grin on my face. I've been retired 17 yrs. and understand fully this cultural sin. :o( Thanks for writing so meaningfully about a topic that haunts so many grey hairs today. Keep them coming. oldbuck
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Date: 5/5/2013 7:56:00 PM
Nice look at the job market through an old nursery rhyme.
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Date: 4/20/2013 10:50:00 AM
Intense as hell! Kudos on the "Job security" question. A sad truth. Well done!
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Date: 4/20/2013 8:49:00 AM
Wow, I love the twist in this old nursery rhymn to the theme of obsoletion. So poignant in today's world. Very clever and great wording. Well done. Take care, Richard
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