We all have those preconceived notions that float around in our heads. They are unfair and they cause us to pass judgement far too quickly, and yet it can be a difficult thing to shake.
What’s importantIt is important that you are smart and mature enough to recognize the problem with such snap-judgements and work to keep an open mind to work with them. Maybe you’ve had a difficult experience with a younger colleague, fine, but that can’t be used to paint an entire generation as difficult.
Don’t be dismissive or intolerant of the way they work just because it’s different from your own style. Empathy is underrated and being able to consider the point of view of someone you might be in conflict with can really be a tremendous asset. Be willing to listen and consider their approach.
Building and maintaining a healthy working relationship, no matter the age difference, is not that hard to do. If you can all keep these points in mind, it will only help to build a stronger, and more effective workforce for all.
My personal experience,: I work as a software developer filled with seniors here, and I am the youngest one here and work with nowithout any related experience before,. I was intimidated by seniors on how they workworked so good, way better than I dodid, with a better workflow and very organized whilstwhile I myself can'tcouldn't even organize my desk, I.
I was afraid of being replaced as I don'tdidn't have experiences as they do, thedid. The things that I did to get rid my negative thoughts are were:
- keep an open mind to work with them
- be a listener and learn stuff from them
Of course, it was different with your condition, but similar, you can take advicesadvice or vice versa.