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by benjash 5603 days ago
"Middle Aged" Geeks generally have other commitments.

Judging by my dad's experience in the IT industry. He's just too savvy. Younger employees are seen to be easier to manipulate and more like to fall for the tricks that big employers like to use.

Fundamentally. Young geeks are massively cheaper and eager to work for less.