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12 Things to Never Say to Younger and Older Coworkers
Nina Kim | Excelle
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With this generational gap among workers widening, there’s a lot of potential for miscommunication or differing perspectives. Though many people will absolutely deny that they have any pre-conceived notions about certain people, let’s face it — stereotypes are a reality in our culture whether we like it or not.
To ease relations between older and younger workers, Excelle has come up with six things never to say to an older coworker and six things to never say to a younger coworker. Some of these may seem obvious, but you’ll be surprised to hear how many people have actually been asked these types of questions. So whatever you do, don’t say these 12 things!
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mshellcurtis
over 1 year ago
2 comments
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debbiebowen416
about 2 years ago
18 comments
I'm one of those "older workers" who has never had a problem until my present job. I went back to school in my 40's and enjoyed every minute of the interaction with the young people. In this job, my boss could be my daughter - age wise. She constantly talks down to me and is very disrespectful. She seems to forget what is on my resume and the experiences I've had. She has no clue how to talk to people and only cares about herself. It amazes me that she is in that position. I do not believe that upper management knows how she treats "her people", and people are afraid to say something for fear they will lose their job. How sad is that?? I sure hope the economy turns around soon.
aworkinggirl
about 2 years ago
54 comments
For goodness sake, people, stop having such a thin skin...age is nothing but a number!
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over 2 years ago
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coachonline
over 2 years ago
12 comments
DON'T assume that just b/c I LOOK young I live at home or that I haven't had more than my share of crappy job and life experiences
kjw
over 2 years ago
36 comments
this article is geared towards the "older" portion of the audience. I notice plenty of advice in dealing with the "things to never say" to an older employee, but no advice on what to do/say to the comments made you younger employees. I find that insulting and a bit ageist.
shelly1001
over 2 years ago
2 comments
You were hired and paid to do your job. Younger or older does not have to do with your responsibilities. Maturity and professionalism are the key words. I work in an environment that is so amazing and actually entertaining. I have co workers who are doing pedicures, manicures, crossword puzzles, reading magazines, arts and crafts and text messaging. Other co workers have paperwork up to the ceiling. Maturity, supervision and procedures lacking. Have a boss but need a babysitter
mroebuck
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I work with a young lady who is lazy and unprofessional in every way,never on time, never completes her projects ,takes extended lunch breaks, completed projects are not accurate,dresses poorly.It's tolerated I think because her mom works for the company also.But I have had young interns who were respectful,diligent,with awesome work ethics.
arcticnot4me
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Wow! Melissa1125 you sure have a bad attitude and repeatedly calling your co-workers and staff idiots tells me this is comes screaming through in your work. Take a good hard look at yourself, see yourself as they do and then ask yourself if you would want to work with/for a person like you. I sure wouldn't and I'd be in HR with a list of grievances in a heartbeat if you treated me the way you treat these people. You're not so great you can't be replaced, but you can replace your arrogance with understanding.
melissa1125
over 2 years ago
4 comments
too bad the idiots who NEED to read this, won't. where i work, i hired a young lady for my assistant position. of course, hiring her, i knew that i am 16 years older than her. some of the idiots who work in the company immediately started talking to her - chatting her up to nose in her business. i would frequently have to retrieve her from their gossip group sessions. i found out that those idiots were calling me her "momma." when i would page for her to call me in the office because i could not find her at her desk, those IDIOTS - did i mention they are idiots?? - would say, 'uh oh - momma's calling, you better get back to your desk." i was incensed. when i reported those comments to MY supervisor, she blew it off!! saying oh - they were just joking in good fun and i shouldn't take it personally. well, i let her know that even if she didn't take it seriously, i certainly did, and if i heard of it again, then someone was going to have a bad day. i do not appreciate the unprofessionalism period. and when the person in charge doesn't care, then there is really nothing standing in the way of the idiots on site saying whatever they want.
PhoenixPhire
over 2 years ago
8 comments
This happened to me the last Receptionist job I had. Just about every last one was used on me. It was condescending but I took it in stride because they were evidently stupid to the fact that a younger woman could fill the job description without trying to be friends with the whole office on the first day, while getting the job that the previous receptionist had for a year or so done right the first time, the first hour, and be bored with the lack of tasks to accomplish. Hard work doesn't have to be hard people! They were telling me to "stretch the work load out". All I could think is why would I do that? They had games that they played and attempted to get me "in their crowd". I wasn't feeling it. I'm glad I was able to leave on outstanding terms.
fairprincess
almost 3 years ago
4 comments
These points are right on. Now only if people actually adhered to them. I would never say these things to older workers, but I feel as if I get looked down on for my youth regularly. DON'T assume that just b/c I LOOK young I live at home or that I haven't had more than my share of crappy job and life experiences. Yes, I, in fact, DO know how to manage finances. I've been doing it for people 3 times my age for years. So I really don't need you to talk to me about it like I'm wet behind the ears. STOP telling me constantly how much older you are than me. AND, for Pete's sake, don't ask me if/when I'll be getting married. No one can predict life and that is a sore subject. I am very pleased that you are happy with your life and family but stop prying into mine.