Ageist comment from co-worker

[Anonymous]

I’m 47 and would have told him to stuff it right then and there. “Oh look is the Gen Z with no social skills!”

People will ALWAYS find something to use against you. Hair color, skin color, where you went to school, where you didn’t go to school, your age… it’s always the same attempt at personality assassination disguised as “humor.” Just strike back right away and note the kind of person they are. And then go do your thing.

[Anonymous]

Get over it. Or be miserable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 47 and would have told him to stuff it right then and there. “Oh look is the Gen Z with no social skills!”

People will ALWAYS find something to use against you. Hair color, skin color, where you went to school, where you didn’t go to school, your age… it’s always the same attempt at personality assassination disguised as “humor.” Just strike back right away and note the kind of person they are. And then go do your thing.

It wasn't even a negative comment to begin with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Old precedes elderly, when you are 55 you can draw from 401k without penalty so that is elderly

IMO elderly is more like 65. 55 is old though.

[Anonymous]

He was rude and you can't unhear what you heard. I'd just keep disliking him without showing it too much obviously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Im 50. I don’t mind being called old necessarily, but I also wouldn’t like being grouped in as “old ladies” by a young person at work.

But what’s worse than being an old lady? Probably being a humorous old lady. Now he’ll just call you a Karen.

I am 50 and called myself an old lady at work recently. It was in context of “I am not doing that shitty task, I’ve earned my dues.” Honestly it probably wouldn’t have bugged me but I am much less sensitive to my age than many who post here. Honestly I’m pretty proud to be where I am. I am snappy though so I probably would have said that one day he won’t be young and dumb anymore.

I like the cut of your jib. Congratulations, you have reached the IDGAF level of old!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are too sensitive. I’m also 50 and sorry to tell you, but it’s old.

50 is not old, and I’m 28.

[Anonymous]

He only said what you are thinking and feeling about yourself. Was it insensitive? Yes. Are you overreacting? Also yes. He sees you as old, you see him as young. It's not a crime.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are old. That part is just factual biographical information. You're the one that made it negative, not him.

You think 51 is old??

I do.
And I am fifty-six!

Lol!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are old. That part is just factual biographical information. You're the one that made it negative, not him.

Wow. 100% wrong here.
You don't need to include comments about people (Black, White, fat, skinny, ugly, stupid, etc) people.