Leaving Information Off Resume to Combat Age Discrimination

[JanMichael]

8. I think I have hit my career acme at age 54.

I have a fairly responsible position in small local government agency.

Have tried repeatedly to move to a bigger area and made it to the finals for high level positions on several occasions but never got the offer.

I like my job a lot but it is the B team in a C area. Sure I have several splashy great projects underway but still just the captain of the JV squad in the AA league.

I think I have maxed out due to age and no MA. I think my resume is great and I interview well but something just doesn't click. Maybe need to shave off the graying beard. Other than that in great shape and look younger than I really am.

It's a little/lot disappointing. It sucks. It is also terrifying to think about getting fired. No way that I could claw back to the top of the B team lead now. Too old. I would be making half or less than now. There would be little chance of recovery.