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There is. 
They do.
Huge "however".
Truth is it’s near impossible to prove age discrimination in the hiring phase.
Conversely, during the firing phase it’s pretty easy.
Unless you’re considered one of the "top in your field" and stealing you from a competitor
would be considered a "coup", I wouldn’t expect much.  They’d rather take their chances on
a cheaper, younger, and more moldable version of you. As your exploration into the world of
recruiters has shown, they’ll snap you up if they think they can get you cheap. You can’t make
yourself younger but you can make yourself cheaper. Ultimately that is about the only card
you’ve got, and they know it.
Sorry to be a downer, but reality sucks. Best of luck. 

My undoing is when they ask “where do you see yourself in five years?”
   “Probably a skilled nursing facility.”

One of the greatest operating costs to a company is Labor… while companies have an appreciation for reliable labor and employees, at some point they don’t want to pay for them. It’s better to groom them slowly and keep only a few at the top who are getting those crème de la crème wages and control the direction of the company. 
 A Company will pay some higher wages to experienced employees but, hope to buy them off with vacation time, some benefits and maybe some bonuses… Otherwise, it’s to the companies benefit to rotate out employees so that have newer ones coming in that they can pay lower wages to and give fewer benefits to. Lately I see people getting risky stock options~ (usually Pharma companies and start ups). If you’re only planning 6 to 12 years or so before retiring, stock options may or may not be  a good deal.
  I worked for a corporation for a number of years. It was very much that way. Grow, expand, weed the garden, repeat… always a new crop of faces though they keep a few dedicated before giving them forced early retirement. (Not always). The higher you go, the more moves sideways and the greater demand of time and effort for that salaried bit~ There’s a bit of fight on your part and lots of patience.
 My career experience in medicine and research was different. The wages are more consistent throughout your career… if not predictable~ 
 Had I stayed in Wisconsin and continued working for Milwaukee County Park System, I’d have retired years ago with a fantastic pension. 
 The older County jobs really were a good deal back in the day if you got in young~ I started there when I was 16yrs old~ By 24yrs old I was up for being a park supervisor with a bump up to district and regional manager shortly there after, (especially with university training). I could have left after 30 Yrs or stayed on for awhile to build up a bit more retirement~ (all prior to Scott Walker). Instead, I moved to the west coast in 1990 to continue my career in academia and medicine/research… Then left that in 1998 to Escort~ Those were that two best decisions I have ever made in my life~ 
 The modern trend is to cut costs not increase financial liability and labor is a liability: benefits, sick pay, holiday pay, bonuses, continued education/training, workman’s comp, general business insurance… etc~ 
 I know a number of people who worked for companies their entire life and towards the end, got the “golden boot”: a watch and early retirement or choice of decreased wages or decreased work hours~ Saw that a lot around 2000 and forward. 
 There’s a fine line between age discrimination and what’s financially wise for a company: ie. Keep labor costs down. It’s cheaper to hire someone with less experience, more energy and who may have a goal for higher wages but, hasn’t yet achieved that. They can keep you and groom you, or subtly force you to move on via boredom or negative pressure~ 
 You could go a tier higher in your field and then plan for retirement in a few years… a company will know that’s part of the deal upon hiring you~ 
 Whatever you pursue/decide, I hope that it brings you the greatest satisfaction and happiness now and in the long run~ 
 
 

BuffaloKyle my reasoning is quite simple.  I'm arrogant enough to believe that if an escort doesn't care enough to post his telephone number I don't care enough to pursue him.  As far as I'm concerned there are many, Many, MANY other fish in the ocean to pursue. 

Don't people talk any more?  It is surprising that a CEO would be so vague and confrontational at the same time.  If this is the example of her administrative style that is truly representative, there will be no pleasing this person and no way of knowing why you have not.  Just to your best while you either await her fall or you find another job. 

About 15 years ago or so, I sent an email to Hooboy or Daddy suggesting that we have a topic section devoted to traveling members and they emailed me back and told me they liked my suggestion, so it exists, check it out. It is called "Traveling Members" 

😳 Well, that thing between his legs will definitely put you in heaven. Given you’ll survive the process 😂 
It’s as scary to look at as it’s marvelous!

You only live twice from the Bond series...  Came from the saying...  You only die twice, once in real life, and once when your name/memory leaves the earth.  
It can be sad if you focus on the negative aspects.  Nonetheless, escorts/body workers/strippers still are people, and equally deserving of rememberance. 

What a refuge our little forum can be!

I don't believe in an afterlife.  You might.  Regardless, even though she's gone, talk to Mom every day.
Give yourself time to grieve, but soon tell her you're gay, say it as if she were right in front of you. 
Additionally, don't frame these conversations with caveats of, "I wish", such as "I wish I'd told you this before" "I wish we had more time".  Those things are true, but you already know them.  So, talk like she's right there.
You will not be lonely.  There are gay rock climbing groups, gay reading groups, gay larping groups, gay muslim groups.  Reach out.
Gay is a community, so sooner rather than later, make yourself at home. 
 
 
 

Hello Everyone,
Y'all have no idea how many times have I tried to create this topic then erased it.
Almost 3 weeks ago I lost my mother to brain hemorrhage. I just turned 28. I lost my father when I was 6.
I never came out to anyone. Never even had the plan to come out to anyone. I was always scared of the idea to be alone but I always thought my mom is gonna be with me but now she is gone I have this void in my life and my I am so heartbroken i can't even explain in words. I do have elder siblings.
But the harsh truth is if I never come out I am never gonna marry, never gonna have children. I am scared i will be lonely. 
A little bit of my background: I come from Pakistani Muslim American family. I am a mixture of both introvert and extrovert. So there times where I enjoy my alone moments.
 
This forum has always given me valuable advice. Would love to hear from y'all.

several possibilities, of course, ranging from very good to very bad......
-he's so busy with stuff now that he hasn't caught up with stuff a week or two away?
-waiting to hear from that big spender who is sorta interested?
-the city you're in isn't panning out with many client inquiries and he's waiting to see how it develops?
-sick with covid
-girlfriend/boyfriend troubles ("I don't want you traveling")
-(fill in the blank) 

411 for any feedback on Shanemonroe in DC
 
https://rentmen.eu/ShaneMonroe
 
 

Damn, check out his instagram, that is one beautiful boy. If his beautiful girlfriend is not keeping him happy.... I could volunteer to spend time with him to comfort his feelings! 

Damn, check out his instagram, that is one beautiful boy. If his beautiful girlfriend is not keeping him happy.... I could volunteer to spend time with him to comfort his feelings! 

The top doesn’t look too shabby either!

For me the satisfaction would be in telling him about his past behavior and tell him to go fuck off.   Haha 

How about...Boilicious

There is so much sexual banter on IG that you could probably ask a guy if he's available for hire and get an honest answer.
 

What was Hooboys real first name? Might be nice to have a name that incorporates his name if possible as a tribute to him.

What was Hooboys real first name? Might be nice to have a name that incorporates his name if possible as a tribute to him.

MentionItAll.org

In that case, I propose a 'stock market' theme.  We do indeed trade ideas about the guys.
"The M4M Exchange'

I don't have a domain name suggestion, but I always suggest KISS.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_principle

Or… how about The Agorist~ (one who advocates agorism).