Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts - W.Churchill

A real story of an interview between an unemployed person at the age of 40 and an interviewer, who rejects the person at the last moment:

The 40-year-old man sat in the waiting room, his heart pounding in his chest. He had been unemployed for six months now, and this was his first interview in a long time. He was nervous, but he was also determined to make a good impression.

Finally, the interviewer called his name. The man stood up and walked into the office. The interviewer, a young woman in her early 30s, smiled at him and gestured to a seat.

"Thank you for coming in," she said. "So, tell me about yourself."

The man took a deep breath and began to talk. He told the interviewer about his experience, his skills, and his why he was interested in the job. He spoke confidently and articulately, and the interviewer seemed impressed.

The interview went well, and the man felt good about his chances. But then, at the last moment, the interviewer turned to him and said, "I'm sorry, but I don't think you're the right fit for this position."

The man was stunned. He couldn't believe that he had been rejected. He tried to ask the interviewer why, but she just shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, but that's all I can say."

The man left the office feeling crushed. He couldn't believe that he had been rejected, especially after such a good interview. He wondered what he had done wrong.

As he walked home, the man thought about what had happened. He realized that the interviewer had probably been hesitant to hire someone who was 40 years old. In today's job market, there is a lot of age discrimination, and many employers are reluctant to hire older workers.

The man was disappointed, but he wasn't going to give up. He knew that he was still a valuable asset, and he was determined to find a job that was a good fit for him.

The man continued to apply for jobs, and eventually, he was hired for a position that he was perfect for. He was happy and fulfilled in his new job, and he knew that he had made the right decision to keep trying.

This story is a reminder that age discrimination is still a problem in today's job market. However, it is also a story of hope. The man in this story didn't let his age stop him from finding a job that he loved. He kept trying, and eventually he was successful.

If you are an older worker who is facing age discrimination, don't give up. Keep trying, and eventually, you will find a job that is a good fit for you.