Younger boss

Most of us would consider it normal for younger workers report to older bosses.
Of late there seems to be an increasing trend that indicates the reverse whereby older workers take orders from people their children’s age. Conflict may arise as a result of it whereby younger generations oversee older workers. Even though age is just a number, tension may arise if either party is not sensitive to the other’s needs or both sides do not listen to each other perspective nor respect each other. Many of the older workers has lots of management and industry knowledge hence it is important for younger workers to view those who are older as mentors. Conversely older workers should be mindful and remember that regardless of age differences, the relationship is always of boss to subordinate and not parent to children thus they should always respect their younger boss. The technology and knowledge that we acquire through the years would becomes obsolete or outdated quickly thus it is important for the older workers to realize that the younger generation may have the advantage of being equipped with new knowledge and skills that are more relevant to the present times. Furthermore, some older workers may work harder than younger workers thus it is important for the younger superiors or managers to appreciate their time and efforts.

As with usual situation there are bound to have black sheep among the younger as well as among the older workers. There are some bad young managers who are poor listeners and wouldn’t give a second thought to hurling insult remarks and bruising the egos of the older workers. Similarly there are some older workers who are completely plain bias against the younger workers and would not give a thought to any suggestions or inputs of their younger superior.

What about you my dear reader? Do you report to a younger boss or an older boss? Do you resent being told off by younger boss for a job that he or she is not satisfied with?
Whatever the situation, let’s do your job to the best of your ability regardless of your superior’s age. Take your boss criticism with open mind and correct any mistakes that you may have made. If your boss happens to be one of the younger black sheep, make plans to move to elsewhere, bid your time and do so when the time is appropriate.

Set your own goals to regards to what you want to be or achieve in the future. Aspire to be your own boss and aim to get others to work for you. Why work for others if you could get others to work for you? The future is yours, the choice is yours; the battle is yours. Good luck!