Thanks Young Lad !!!
In our culture no one stays in a job for their entire career. If you can get an employee to stay for 3 - 5 years then why hire them. If you know that you can hire someone who is only looking to work for another 5 - 10 years, shouldn't they be at the top of the candidate pile?
Say for example: There are 2 types of older workers: Those who are working because they enjoy it and those who are working because they have to. That's not to say that they can't be both. But there are those who have savings and a retirement plan, and who will work until the age of 65 and that's it. Then there are those who, for many reasons, have no savings and no retirement plan, and need to keep working in order to survive. Both types can be great employees. Both can be loyal employees.
Plus, think of the maturity that an older person can bring into your office. Oh sure, you have a "young culture" and you worry that they won't "fit in". But maybe this is exactly what your office needs. There's nothing wrong with a little variety. Many Managers are managing with 4 generations in their workplace.
These are just my views but we all go with the policies made by management. I wanted to know if i have atleast one strong point to justify my view. Hence i need professional suggestions & Advices... :)