Office Youth
As I was lost in thought today in the office, for my headache was somewhat severe, I realized that I am the youngest person around. Do not mistake my colleagues for being old, they are mostly young people. I just happen to be the youngest.
To divert my attention from my throbbing head, I gave the matter more thought. It was then that I realized that I have always been the youngest person in every work environment that employed me. I also remembered always being mistaken for being older than I really am, it must be another common spelling mistake.
Fascinating, isn’t it? At least I think it is. Truly fascinating – but fascinating things are short-lived. In the near future there will be younger people around, with their inexplicable jargon and fresh perspectives on life and ethics – oh how the same they all are!
Hah!
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February 20th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Tololy,<br /><br />I have been in the exact same situation for a long while and I am unhappy to tell you that it works to your disadvantage on the long run.<br /><br />Currently I go to meetings of my peers (position wise) and at this level they are mostly people with grey hair and children your age.<br /><br />And though I do have a grey hair (yes, one so far), I am by no means a match for the majority of people in similar positions as mine or at least the people I have to work with on daily basis.<br /><br />The higher you go the more politics you have to deal with. And as a result age takes precedence of actual experience. Which is frustrating.<br /><br />Getting-in young and climbing up the ladder quickly may not be a very good thing.<br />
February 20th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
Wow Sari, I hadn’t thought of it that way… Hmm… Thanks for the insight. But of course, to add to what you said, I am a young "woman" which certainly gives the situation a little more complexity/depth. Thanks again!
February 20th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Dang kids ‘n their music!
February 21st, 2007 at 6:32 am
…and then one day, when you didn’t see it coming, you realize you are being interviewed for a job by someone younger. :(
February 21st, 2007 at 2:18 pm
oooh ur from karak :D<br />bedna mansaf :D<br />
February 21st, 2007 at 6:20 pm
I used to be one, and I used to be teased alot for that, but unfortunatly, we hired someone 4 years younger than I am :(
February 24th, 2007 at 9:34 am
<p>Over here in the United States, we’re actually starting to notice a Web 2.0 generation gap in the workforce. There are those who are roughly over 35 who are traditionally trained businesspeople, marketing people, PR people, etc. - basically very conservative and cautious about business networking and communications.</p>
<p>Then there are those roughly younger than 35 who embrace social media, blogging, podcasting, MySpace-type networking, etc. who feel more comfortable just being real, being people to each other.</p>
<p>It’s changing the dynamic in how people start up companies, network, work and progress in their careers. It’s refreshing! :)</p>
<p>Let me know if you’re seeing this differently or if you’re noticing some of the same things. I’m curious if this is just us weird Americans experiencing it :) or if the rest of the world is seeing similar patterns.</p>