Older workers have many pluses

Dear Abby: Please encourage businesses to consider the benefits of hiring senior adults.

They tend to be empty nesters and have skills that one can learn only from years of experience in the job market. Seniors are prompt, undemanding and without a sense of entitlement.

The Baby Boomer generation already knows the computer basics. They can be taught about software related to the job at hand, and they don’t have a tendency to “job hop.” Thanks for letting me have my say.

Believes in Senior Work Ethic Dear Believes: What you say about senior workers is true. They are hardworking, dedicated and motivated. However, it is up to each employer to decide what qualities they want and need while hiring, and I wouldn’t presume to suggest they discriminate against a younger job-seeker. Dear Abby: My 9-year-old granddaughter was invited to a birthday party for a friend. The invitation said “cash and gift cards only, please.”

My daughter bought a card for her daughter and said she would put $20 in it. I’m Scottish; when she told me, I fainted. Then she said she had two $10s and would discuss it with her hubby.

What is an acceptable amount in this case? I’m glad I’m old. I appreciate it if someone still thinks enough about me to send a card.

Scotsman in Nova Scotia Dear Scotsman: Pass the smelling salts my way, because I, too, was taken aback when I read that a guest had been instructed on what kind of gift to bring to a birthday party. How rude!

Ask your daughter how she arrived at the amount of money she’s considering sending as birthday loot. The suggestion on the invitation was only that — a suggestion. She should determine an amount that suits her budget. That’s the amount she should give. To My Jewish Readers: As the sun sets tonight, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins.

As we begin this time of solemn introspection, let me wish you all “L’shana tova tikatevu” — may you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year.