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The hard part is proving it. They’ll say it’s culture fit, or there’s a more qualified candidate. Being fired for any reason other than the real reason gives them indemnification should you say otherwise.





Well, I have some stuff in writing that shows they violated the ADA at least twice. So a lawyer should be able to get a nice payout for me when they do fire me.

"I have only been ruined but twice in my life — once, when I lost a lawsuit, and once when I won one." — Voltaire

Just don’t sign any closing paperwork that would sign your rights away.

Severance is basically just "we'll give you money if you sign this thing saying you won't sue us". If they give me enough, then sure I'll sign it.

I’ve had exactly one job where I mentioned having a disability to HR and also one job where I got summarily fired for no apparent reason.

Keep your mouth shut about disabilities, and edit your resume so you look to be age 25-30. For interviews etc style yourself so you don’t look “old”.


I wear my grey with pride but I agree with you on the disability part.



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