I will provide them with the evidence I have gathered to support age discrimination, such as conversations I have had with colleagues. The supervisor's attitude and actions after I explain my concerns and problems to them will determine my next step in resolving this issue. I will tell them how their treatment because of my age makes me feel degraded. According to Bayl-Smith and Griffin (2014), “age discrimination is not simply conceived as a potential stressor in the workplace, but also as an important factor affecting an older worker's self-concept” ( Bayl-Smith & Griffin, 2014). If after the meeting with the supervisors the situation does not improve I will have to consider contacting a lawyer. However, the lawyer will have to be the last resort for me. Then again, I will explain to them that I am not looking for any special treatment, but to be treated with respect as I am a professional nurse, without my age being a limitation.
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