Discrimination | Ageism starts MUCH earlier than you think

Earlier this year, age discrimination was cited as one of the top obstacles for Brits when returning to work. While this may be true, it seems that ageism is now starting much earlier than many individuals would like to believe.

Figures from Fairygodboss have revealed that one in three people who’ve experienced ageism encountered it before they reached the age of 45, Fast Company reported.

This means that for as many as 20 years of a person’s life, they may fall victim to ageism within the workplace.

Following Fariygodboss’ survey, Fast Company carried out its own study which found that 28% of survey respondents had personally experienced ageism at work, while 44% have observed it at work. Some of the most common instances include negative comments from colleagues about age and being passed over for a job opportunity due to perceived age-related reasons.