Posted by: in Your Business
Jim is right in his post yesterday. Many of us Baby Boomers have experienced age discrimination. Age discrimination is a harsh reality for those of us who are over 40. So what do we do about it?
The problem is that’s subtle. You will never hear someone say, “We can’/won’t hire you because you’re too old.” I applied for a teaching job a few years ago. I found the resume of the other applicant (it was online), who ultimately got the job. It was clear that I had him on each credential. So, what should I’ve done? Should I’ve sued the college for age discrimination? Should I’ve gone to bat for my rights, on principle? (A quote I heard some time ago: “People who say ‘it’s the principle of the thing,’ really mean, ‘it’s the money.’ “)
Was I right? Should we fight these subtle, but very real, discriminations?
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For the next couple of weeks we will be checking out some homes in the most pricey zip codes in the United States, up today, 81611 . This zip code encompasses the perennially fashionable ski town of Aspen, Colorado and has a median price of $1,630,000 with an appreciation rate of 184% since 1990. This scenic town caters to the some of the wealthiest snowbunnies in the world. It was in the real estate spotlight in 2006 when a Saudi prince put his home on the market for $135 million (he sold off smaller homes and later pulled his Hala Ranch off the market).
Today’s home is listed at less than half of that estate and is still one of the most expensive in the nation. Elk Song Ranch is 67 acres of property that offers the ultimate in a quiet mountain getaway.The property includes a massive pond and trails for horseback riding, snowmobiles and cross-country skiing. The home itself is 20,000 square feet with seven bedrooms, a huge grat room with sunken bar, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, exercise room, game room and a master suite that includes his and hers bathrooms, an office and outdoor space with a hot tub. The outdoor patios are large enough to host a wedding and as you might envision, the views are tremendous. This home is listed at $$58 million.
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