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Coyle age restrictions question

May 09, 2019 01:47PM
For restaurant shops, has anyone had Coyle assign you a shop that you were older than the client's age range?

I am turning 57 soon. One of their clients that I have shopped in the past has a maximum age of 55. I applied, including stating my age and asking for an exception.

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May 10, 2019 02:24AM
I’ve been shopping for them monthly for 5+ years. I asked for an exemption on a handful of occasions. None were approved but you might have better luck!

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/10/2019 02:24AM by LindaM.
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May 18, 2019 06:15PM
As we get older we find out that our opinion does not matter. Again, it would be nice to let the companies that are hiring the MSCs know that we feel that they are fools for being of that opinion.
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May 18, 2019 07:22PM
I see some shops for Apartments that are for 55 and over Meaning you must be 55+ to do those shops. They are for senior independent care homes. If younger it's supposed to be for a parent or grandparent. However, those always seem in demand.
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May 18, 2019 08:03PM
@jameschicago wrote:

As we get older we find out that our opinion does not matter. Again, it would be nice to let the companies that are hiring the MSCs know that we feel that they are fools for being of that opinion.

My opinion may not matter to them anymore, but losing out on my money might matter.

I seek out stores I have learned about through shopping, to become their regular customers, but I find myself avoiding those who discriminate by age without an apparent good reason (testing for alcohol compliance, for example).
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May 19, 2019 12:17AM
Well, they assigned the restaurant shop to me. One person can perform it, optional but not required for two persons. I will make it a simple lunch.

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May 19, 2019 03:46PM
@Susan L. wrote:

My opinion may not matter to them anymore, but losing out on my money might matter.

It actually works the other way around. The clients already know that customers over 55 only contribute to a specific percentage of the profits, and that their opinions are more set than younger customers. That is why they disregard their opinions.

I'm not saying that customers over 55 don't spend money. The clients just have a much higher interest in establishing brand loyalty with someone that can be spending their money for the next 50 years and doesn't have a strong opinion about the product already.

If you are 55+, there's a very good change you already have a firm opinion about how you are going to dress, what restaurants you like to eat at and what type of car you like to drive...and if your drink arrives after 6 minutes at the bar, you are not as likely to scratch that restaurant from your go-to list.
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May 19, 2019 05:02PM
100% correct SteveSoCal.
It’s refreshing to get information from somebody that actually knows what they’re talking about as opposed to opinions of people who want things/life to be a certain way.

Of course, we both know you are older than I am. Hahahaha

What I have come to accept is that once you get to be a certain age, no one really cares what you look like. Lol wait, why is the 23 year old hottie getting better service? Well duh.


ETA. On a happier note, companies really seem to care what older people think about weeklong cruises, high end hotels and luxury vehicles.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/19/2019 05:24PM by SoCalMama.
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May 19, 2019 11:05PM
Don't forget high end retail like Neiman Marcus, Saks, Gucci, Hermes, Calvin, and such, younger 23 year old's (as mentioned above) usually have more of a look requiring trends (L.A.) and do not know fine clothes made in Italy, not China.

There are jobs for us all, asking me to evaluate jeans with holes in them for 100.00 bucks doesn't work, but ask me to evaluate older Saleswoman selling Couture is up my alley. I did years of this for NSS until their demise, and made a pretty penny, also Albatross who does all the Beverly Hills upscale designer shops.
p.s. I personally love to explore the new restaurants as do my friends, going to the same is boring, so generally speaking, age has nothing to do with trying new restaurants, good food is good food. When going to the famous "A girl and her Goat" in Chicago full of hip younger customers, my daughter and I enjoyed and it was a memorable evening. I think some have pre-judged opinions, age is just a #., and I say that knowing those in their 40's that won't try a new place...just saying to be fair.

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Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/22/2019 10:59PM by Irene_L.A..
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