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As a man in my 50s that took a slow climb in my career: I’m glad I’m in the East Coast and NYC but I still feel out of place surrounded by the twenty and thirty somethings (company events).

I can’t begin to imagine the pressure in the West Coast.

Reminds me of an executive at a former employer. He looked like he spent more time on cosmetic treatments than on work. The words that came out of his mouth didn’t suggest otherwise.

Basically a male version of Barbie.

As I am approaching that age, why wouldn't a company want to hire a >30yo?

Using Thiel's quoted advice and realising not everybody thinks that way. Less likely to sacrifice themselves for the company? I certainly don't buy the idea that younger people are smarter. I know I wasn't.

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