Welcome to work… Kid.
Kid – I hate that word
KIDS go to school
KIDS don’t have jobs
KIDS don’t have a 401K
KIDS don’t pay insurance, rent, or student loan bills
KIDS are still under their parents wings
So why am I still considered a “kid” at work?
Because I’m a only 22.
It’s a challenge every 20 something is going to have to deal with… here are some methods to cope with it:
- Don’t take offense – The people calling you “kid” probably have years of experience behind them… they basically have the right to call you a kid because, when it comes to the work world, we really are “kids.” Think of it as being in Elementary school… of your career.
- Start email relationships – As one of my coworkers told me… One of the greatest advantages (or disadvantages, depending how you look at it) of email is that you don’t know who’s on the other end. All of the defining characteristics are gone… Height, weight, age, race. All you can go by is their name. This can come in very handy. If an email is the first impression you make with a person, make sure you know email etiquette and that you write with talent. People will respect this and your age won’t become a factor. When you meet in person, take it as a compliment when they say, “I didn’t know you were just a kid!” (But please don’t respond with… “And I didn’t know you were so old!”)
- Use age to your advantage – When people see you as a “kid,” it gives you the chance to impress them. Especially with the stigma our generation currently has… if you go above and beyond what is expected, the “kid” title will quickly fade away.
- Don’t make “kid-like” mistakes – This means:
- Having you clothes ironed.
- Not typing like u r txting some1.
- Knowing dinner etiquette.
- Showing up on time.
- Shaving each morning.
- Performing at your best, every single day. - Have a baby – If you have a kid… you’ve got to be considered an adult. J Just kidding.
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Exactly. “Don’t take offense” is probably the best way to handle it.
I’ve passed the ‘kid’ point at work (was there for a short time), but have left it by proving myself responsible and trustworthy - two more ways to overcome the kid era.
I still look super young, some say 19, but being a 25 year old project manager means that you’re keen, efficient, and trusted, which is what matters the most in the long run!
I’m glad to hear that the “kid” title should only last a few years… At what point do you think you crossed the barrier?
…well, every so often my coworkers tend to try to throw the kid blanket over me again, but I think I passed that barrier when:
1) I was hired as a project manager after being an intern for only 6 months (branch manager was too busy for his own good), and
2) When the trust came around, and I started to travel a little for consulting work.
I think it’s up to your workplace to let you let you off the hook, as crappy as that sounds. I’m thinking that depending on the past culture in the workplace they can see you as a kid, and call you a kid as much as they feel. At a certain point that reaches near-bullying though!
It is really important to stand up for yourself early on, and show that you’re just as mature as them.
Haha, I think the last tip was the best. Though thinking about it, I have heard something along the lines of “Did you hear so and so had a baby?” “What?! She’s just a kid!”
It seems not even that is full-proof
I never thought about using my age as an advantage to impress. What an interesting way to re-think interactions with others, particularly at work. Good post.
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