A recruiter called me, pitched the role, submitted my resume, and within 15 minutes came back saying the Salesforce hiring manager felt I was “overqualified.” Why? Because I have just over a decade of experience—and I’m in my early 30s. Let that sink in. At a time when the role would finally pay me a livable wage—$18 more per hour than I’ve made for the last three years—I’m suddenly “too experienced” and, by implication, too old. I’m sorry, but since when is 30-something too old to write copy? The message was loud and clear: if you’re not under 30 with fewer than 9 years of experience, you don’t stand a chance at Salesforce. That’s not just frustrating—it’s age discrimination dressed up as a compliment.