Is it true that older people dont take people under 25 at work seriously?

[Anonymous]

[abc3643]

I think that depends a great deal on 1) the maturity of the 25-year-old, 2) the nature of the work, and 3) the experience or knowledge that the 25-year-old has.

I worked with quite a few young men old enough to be my son. Generally, I respected them because I knew they were not idiots having gone to the same well-known STEM college I went to. But I did have to mentor them on some things, but they had the right respectful attitude just as if they were still in college and I was their professor. I miss them, frankly.

I think perhaps the biggest thing is simply respect - respect both ways, and the relationship between older and younger will be fine. When you get a know-it-all, overconfident young person, that usually doesn't work out well until the young person learns a few lessons in The School of Hard Knocks.

[Asker]

ment like younger than 25, like 21-23yos

[abc3643]

The young men I worked with were about that. They had just come out of college.

[BoopBoopBeep]

As seriously as anyone else, which is "very little" but it also depends on the field. I'd have a hard time doing so because they wouldn't have much field time under their belt. When I was in my mid thirties most of my colleagues didn't take me seriously either since they were in their 50s and up. Doesn't matter. Basically told 'em that just means they aren't going to volunteer to be President of my fan club and I get that. Don't care. Do your job, I'll do mine, our higher-ups found me competent to be in a position where you report to me so pay attention to that more than our age.

[sawno]

Maybe? But I had the experience of being underestimated since I was really good at what I do at a young age. So I do not make the same mistake myself, if they are skilled they are skilled and I don't care for their age. You can have people twice my age that have 5% of the skill of someone who is 20.

[ManOnFire]

I can admit that I myself don't take most people at work under 25 very seriously either. I still treat them with respect as co-workers, but every impression I get about them in the beginning pretty much always turns out being right in the end.

[KrakenAttackin]

@ManOnFire. Agreed. I have met a few young men who show up, work hard, and are willing to learn; but they are the exception.

[ManOnFire]

@KrakenAttackin Most youngsters sadly are predictable.

[KrakenAttackin]

@ManOnFire. And it's getting worse. I can't tell you how many young people I see wreaking of marijuana, which is not conducive to a productive life.

[ManOnFire]

@KrakenAttackin Dude! I notice that too. So many people I know are so hooked on weed now. I am literally like the only person in my circles who doesn't vape or smoke weed. I personally think cannabis use is a lie other than for truly medicinal purposes. And now it's got people having even more anxiety! This thing that's supposed to calm them down is doing the opposite. It's crazy.

[KrakenAttackin]

@ManOnFire. Agreed.

[AmeerX]

Well, it really requires the younger people to prove that they are doing things and showing some promise. Remember even the messiah had to show miracle to make people believe

[Luckycharms12]

Can't say ever had this issue. And started working early first summer job at 12

[boggboss]

Hasn't seemed true for me

[jamesgoldman]

I think so until you prove yourself

[riverrat3]

Have to work with them for awhile

[Anonymous]

Not true in my experience