#age-bias

#age-bias

When Michael Ferry last looked for a job, the iPhone had yet to be released, and "uber" was just a German word. The tech worker, who was recently laid off, is wading into a job market that's far different from what it was in 2005, when he landed a role at a software company by applying on Monster.com. Ferry, who's in his mid-40s and lives near Philadelphia, said he had opportunities to leave over the years, but stayed because he loved what he did.

I often wake up around 3 a.m. with my mind racing - thinking about which roles to apply to or what job search strategy to try next. Instead of trying to fall back asleep, I usually get up and start working on my job search, which includes sending out applications or post-interview thank you letters. Around 6 a.m., I typically might make breakfast, shower, and then start planning out what I want to accomplish that day. It's become a sort of routine.