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A new study reveals that gaining and keeping employment for Gen X workers is increasingly hard. The survey consisted of 3,800 unemployed and employed people and 1,404 hiring managers. Those born between 1965 and 1980, Gen X, view age as a large hurtle to employment. 71% of the 45+ year old people surveyed believe their age is an obstacle and employers generally view them as having weaker skills than younger candidates. 57% of Gen X workers also express reluctance to receiving additional training while 3 out of 4 employers feel that training provides necessary experience and skills.