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Benedict Arnold

Is it ageist to say my 80 year old coworker is too old to be working anymore?

He is very slow. And a grump.

Posted - July 3, 2016
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  • "Yup" ... especially if you're his Boss.

      July 3, 2016 10:58 PM MDT
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  • 103
    Age shouldn't be the issue, but performance could be.
      July 3, 2016 11:29 PM MDT
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  • 25

    yes, unless you're strippers or wet nurses

      July 4, 2016 5:05 AM MDT
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  • 10995

    Yes. However, you can say he is too slow and grumpy for the job. Not all old folks are slow and grumpy.

      July 4, 2016 5:54 AM MDT
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  • 22891

    im surprised theyre still working at that age, no wonder i cant find work

      July 4, 2016 5:31 PM MDT
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