Age Discrimination

With the majority of today's workforce over 50, I am surprised that this can even be an issue.  But the issue isn't the physical age of the person, it is their mindset.  An "old fart" is someone who:

• Thinks they know everything and is unwilling to change

• Has high, often unrealistic salary expectations

• Is slow to adapt to new concepts/ideas

• Looks down on the younger, less experienced worker

• Doesn't understand new technology

• Is counting down the days until they retire (not engaged/short-timer)

To eliminate the perception of "old fartism", disprove these stereotypes in all communication. 

Here's a challenge:  create a Facebook profile, try text messaging and even try Twitter.  Read about the X and Y Generations and understand what motivates them and what makes them tick.  The values are a bit different, and sometimes their communication style is too. 

We can learn a lot about each other.  Bridge the gaps and join the new workforce.