Are you an older worker? (Over 40)? And work with younger co-workers?

If so, how do you manage working around younger co-workers and do you feel discriminated against in any way? I think a lot of older workers have better work ethic, miss less work, & want to become more knowledgeable & helpful with their job. I know many older workers who are having to start over again at new jobs due to layoffs and it's hard to take a huge cut in salary and work with co-workers half their age making the same wage. Older workers should be given a little more respect I think! What do you think?

I have worked with younger coworkers in the past. I have also worked with those my age, and those older. I put it into perspecitve. We, as older workers, had to learn a lot of what makes us such a hot property now. Each generation has a choice to learn from their elders, or not. I've also had to 'start over again' with various employers. Thanks to being in tune with Jesus Christ, He provides a better perspective than with other 'self' development products.

I've noticed that the younger workers are just as energetic and headstrong as we were when we were growing up and learning in the last generation. If you talk with them (and really talk with them) you find out that they want to learn 'the tricks of the trade' that makes you a good worker. Pay cuts and layoffs happen. However, quality older workers have learned how to leave the bitterness behind...sometimes we do, and sometimes we don't do it so well...but we still must do it.

I've met some younger workers who are pretty cynical, and I've tried to encourage them. I've met some older workers who are bitter, and I've tried to encourage them, too. In reality, you go to work to get paid. If you make a friend, that is OK...but not the be all and end all.

The workplace of today is still designed in a circular pattern: What goes around comes around. Bitter, complaining workers get a bad reputation and are usually alone and not very well thought of. Mangement tolerates them, period.

We are in a recession. Those 'skills' that make 'us old farts' more valuable are the skills that younger workers need to survive when they start getting gray in the temples. Hope this has helped. Don't think of yourself as a closet; think of yourself as an open roomed library; ready to be resourced as needed by your younger colleagues.

Besides; if it wasn't for some of the younger workers, your computer skills would not be up to snuff. They do have a use and provide a function.

I agree, it seems the work ethic has been lost somewhere in the last several years.

Thank-You!!! Yes, I am 41 and most of the people I work with are in their 20's. They do give me respect (I've been in the resturaunt/bar industry for years) but there are a few that think they are the sh*% and make an *** of themselves daily.

I THINK your right , younger workers dont really want to work, they just want the money.smart outlook

I have been working with people half my age for several years now and my age has never been a problem with regards to working relationship. I always get along well with young people and have always been respected.

Many Companies are hiring younger workers because they can pay them minimum wages. But what these companies
don't understand is that some younger employees are working just for the salary, nothing else.

Most older workers are dedicated and faithful because they have families to support.

They deserve more respect.