diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/job.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/job.dm
index 16e1ccdfb7..0e1daff5e0 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/job.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/job.dm
@@ -127,6 +127,8 @@
 		return 0
 	if(!CONFIG_GET(flag/use_age_restriction_for_jobs))
 		return 0
+	if(C.prefs.db_flags & DB_FLAG_EXEMPT)
+		return 0
 	if(!isnum(C.player_age))
 		return 0 //This is only a number if the db connection is established, otherwise it is text: "Requires database", meaning these restrictions cannot be enforced
 	if(!isnum(minimal_player_age))