Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

[flagged]


Why would you even ask this? Please don't contribute to the ageism debate. My hunch is the programmer was qualified for the job.


Don't tell me what to do. I didn't say only reason I said one of the reasons. Something that separated the applicant from the pack of otherwise qualified people.

In any case unclear to me why it's a bad thing to note that someone older has a better chance of getting hired because it's easier for them to find living accommodations.


Any reputable employer (like Google) would NEVER ask an interviewee about their age or where they are living, much less bring them up in the hiring discussion.


Sure because it's difficult to figure out approximately how old someone is when you meet them by their work history and/or the way they look.

There is a housing in SV. Certain housing is set aside for 55+. That housing is less expensive and better located. Makes total sense that that would present a hiring opportunity and be an enhancement to someone's qualifications.

This is no different than getting into a top school. Anyone who gets in is qualified but someone within a special group knocks out others with the same qualifications.


A community that was close or far from Google? Because that's what this article is about




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: