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Older Adults in Bengaluru Fight Ageism to Hunt Jobs

Older Adults in Bengaluru Fight Ageism to Hunt Jobs
Image: Deccan Herald

Older adults in Bengaluru are actively seeking employment due to financial needs. At the 11th Job Fair for Senior Citizens at Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT), 306 jobseekers were surveyed, with 73.5% citing financial hardship as a key reason for seeking work. The fair featured 62 companies offering 987 vacancies, with salaries ranging from Rs 18,000 to Rs 40,000.

Originally reported by Deccan Herald Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
BengaluruJobsSenior CitizensAgeismFinancial Security