"Restructuring." "Role elimination." "Going in a different direction." When you are over 50, these aren't just corporate buzzwords, they are threats to your identity and your survival.

If you’ve recently been fired, laid off, or forced into early retirement, your first instinct is likely Denial. You might think, "This is a mistake," or "My 25 years of experience will save me." In this video, we expose the "Immunity Myth", the dangerous belief that competence protects you from ageism in the workplace.

John Stech breaks down the first of the 5 Phases of Grief after job loss: Denial. He discusses why high-performers are often the hardest hit, the hidden "wave of shame" that keeps you isolated, and why waiting to update your resume is costing you money.

In this podcast, we cover:

0:00 The Shock: When the words don't compute

2:30 The "Immunity Myth": Why experience isn't safety

6:00 The Wave of Shame: Why we hide after job loss

10:00 The Cost of Waiting: How denial taxes your savings

13:00 Conclusion: Acknowledgment is the first step

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About This Series:

This is Part 1 of our "5 Phases of Grief After Job Loss" series, specifically designed for the Ageism Survival Guide community. We are dedicated to bringing age bias to light and helping older workers withstand its effects.

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Have you been told you are "overqualified" for a job you could do in your sleep? That is often code for "too old." In this episode, John Stech defines “ageism” and strips away the polite corporate language to reveal the ugly truth about ageism in the workplace and what it really means for your career after 50.

We aren't just defining a word; we are exposing a system. From the history of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to the subtle biases in modern hiring practices, we break down why experienced workers are being pushed to the sidelines.

If you are navigating a midlife career change, dealing with job loss, or feeling the sting of age bias, this episode is your survival guide. We discuss why the 49–65 demographic is disproportionately targeted and the emotional and financial toll of forced early retirement.

It is time to stop feeling invisible and start fighting back. Youth runs fast, but age knows the terrain.

In This Video:

0:00 The "Overqualified" Trap: Code for Age Bias?

2:00 What is Ageism? (Definition & History)

4:30 How Ageism Shows Up in Job Ads & Interviews

8:00 Why 49-65 is the "Danger Zone" for Employment

11:00 The Hidden Emotional & Financial Costs

13:30 Why We Must Fight Back Now

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding workplace discrimination and your rights.

Decoding job search language that filters out older workers.

The economic impact of long-term unemployment for seniors.

Understanding the impact of ageism in your job hunt.

About Ageism Survival Guide:

"Youth runs fast, but age knows the terrain." This channel is dedicated to bringing ageism to light, withstanding its effects, and helping you take back control of your professional life. We provide strategies for careers over 50, interview tips for older workers, and a community that values wisdom over speed.

Subscribe for more insights on navigating the modern workplace as an experienced professional.

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