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Dec 23, 2021 · Operations

Why Silicon Valley Engineers Turn to Plastic Surgery to Beat Age Bias

Silicon Valley’s tech workers, from a 48‑year‑old programmer to veteran engineers, increasingly resort to fitness, grooming, and costly cosmetic procedures to appear younger, driven by a pervasive “35‑year‑old” culture and implicit age discrimination that affects hiring, promotion, and career longevity.