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Subject:Re: Ageism discussion From:"Tony G. Rocco" <trocco -at- NAVIS -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 18 Oct 1996 16:34:57 -0800
>Tony,
>I am 42 and have never had a problem with my age since I have been older.
>I had problems when I was younger because they thought I was too young.
>I have been told that I don't look my age, but for what it is worth they
>seem to want someone seasoned and competent where I am and not some wiz
>kid.
>Don't sweat it.
>TTYL
>Robin
>You can't discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of
>the shore.