How often have you been so politely told
It’s not because you’re experienced or old
No, they say, it’s not about your age
Sadly, there’s no vacancy at this stage
The job’s too small, so is the pay
You’re worth so much more, any day
No, they say, it’s not about your age
They’d hate to hire you at a lesser wage
It’s long hours and a 24/7 schedule
Pulling all-nighters is the general rule
No, they say, it’s not about your age
This is how modern-day teams engage
It’s a young start-up, the speed-breed
In a hurry to scale and restless to succeed
No, they say, it’s not about your age
Yet, they want that fire, passion and rage
No, as a company we don’t discriminate
Our ethics remain unquestionable to date
No, they say, it’s not about your age
Just, maybe, we aren’t on the same page
The Different Stripes Di-Verse series aims to spotlight how discrimination often plays out in everyday life.