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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 9 MIN

Passed Over for a 25-Year-Old? DON'T fall for this corporate trap.

from Ageism Survival Guide · host John Stech

Have you ever been passed over for a promotion, only to be asked to train the 25-year-old who got YOUR job?The audacity of corporate age discrimination is stunning, but it happens every single day to highly experienced professionals over 50. In this video, we are breaking down a viral TikTok and a shocking story from Katie Couric Media about a 59-year-old woman, Jennifer Schroeder, who said "Just no" when her company demanded she become a free training program for her cheaper, less-experienced replacement.If you are dealing with age bias in the workplace, being forced out of your role, or facing corporate retaliation or workplace revenge because you refused to play their game, this video is your rallying cry. We discuss exactly what happened to Jennifer, how her company tried to gaslight and retaliate against her with PIPs and isolation, and most importantly, how she fought back. By documenting everything and knowing her rights, she negotiated a massive six-month severance package instead of the insulting two weeks they initially offered.You do not owe your employer the keys to your own replacement. Stop giving away your decades of institutional knowledge for free. Youth runs fast, but age knows the terrain. It’s time to take a stand, document your interactions, and protect your career from employers who view your experience as a liability rather than an asset.The Ageism Survival Guide provides you with career tips to safeguard your over 50 career.👇 JOIN THE SURVIVAL GUIDE COMMUNITY 👇 Don't fight workplace ageism alone. Join our private Discord server to connect with other professionals over 50 sharing survival tactics, attorney recommendations, and career support: https://discord.gg/rrdaq48xJ ⏱️CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Passed over for a 25-year-old (The Audacity) 1:45 - The Katie Couric Article: What Happened 3:45 - "I am not your free training program" 5:45 - The Corporate Retaliation Playbook 8:00 - 3 Ways to Fight Back (The Rallying Cry) 10:00 - Join the Ageism Survival Guide Community🔗 RESOURCES & REFERENCES FROM THIS VIDEO• Read the Katie Couric Media Article: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/one-woman-fought-back-against-212535521.html• Watch the Original Viral TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunobsolete/video/7604979959106391327• The Data on Age Bias: AARP's Age Discrimination Research & Statistics at https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/age-discrimination-workplace/📌 ABOUT AGEISM SURVIVAL GUIDE Ageism and age bias are pervasive in society and the corporate world. It's time to take a stand and take back control of our own lives from those that wish to exclude us. This channel is dedicated to bringing ageism to light, withstanding its effects, recovering from job loss, and optimizing your job search strategies over 50. Whether we are talking about LinkedIn profile optimization for older workers, removing graduation dates to age-proof your resume, or fighting back against wrongful termination, we are here to help you survive and thrive.Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a strategy!​#katiecouric #jenniferschroeder #ageism #agebias #over50 #over60

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