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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I FEEL old at my office because I am in the older range of employees and it is a shrinking group.  Where are all of the 40 and 50 somethings?  We keep getting in younger employees and most from other countries so just being American and older is putting me into a small minority.  It is lonely.

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[b]My only advice is to open your mind a bit - this isn't to say you're closed minded, rather that you're perhaps just accustomed to a more homogeneous workplace.  Also, look at yourself more as a mentor to these new folks, but don't come off as someone with more "seniority" than they have (which is how many people in government and union shops do).  Offer your advice once or twice, and if they don't want it, don't offer again.  Trust me when I say that they'll be back when they find themselves over their heads.  In that case, don't tell them "I told you so," but instead say "I'm glad you came to me, maybe I can point you in the right direction."  You'll gain their respect.  Remember, you're not their mommy or daddy, you're just a colleague with more experience[/b].[/quote]

[b]EXTREMELY POOR ADVICE[/b]- Unless you plan on being forced out of your job.  I'm in my 50s- helped younger foreigners in an IT environ- they worked for a LOT less. After I shared my expertise, hoping for a promotion and respect, guess what? [b]I was laid off.[/b] I kick myself daily for being so stupid. Trying starting new in your 50s. [/quote]

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