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You can but it's extremely, extremely rare for the very simple fact that your primary skills as a manager is people skills and the ability to relate to other pe
by ThomPete 11y ago
You can but it's extremely, extremely rare for the very simple fact that your primary skills as a manager is people skills and the ability to relate to other peoples situation. Something you normally won't be as developed at that point.
At 28 you have more experience than a 18 year old, but not much and def not enough to be able to relate to a 35 year old person in most cases.
So not sure I find it ironic. Rather I can relate as I have seen my share of managers and been myself for the last 22 years.
And yes older managers have problems too :)
- xzi 11y agoI agree with everything you say. However, in my personal experience, the best manager I've had was 25 when I was 30. This manager realized he didn't really know much. So he stayed out of my way and let me make the technical decisions while he ran interference with the directors and VPs. Never had a more smooth working environment before or since.
- horsebattery 11y agoI think for average people, such as myself, age is definitely an advantage in being a manager. I tried it at 24 and hated it, felt totally out of my depth. Having been through and been humbled by many life experiences means I can show more empathy and understanding. On the other hand there are many very switched on young people, so like always we should ignore age and judge people on their merits.
- bucma 11y agoHe really understood his role well. Unfortunately, this is pretty rare now.
- hcayless 11y agoJust about the worst handicap a manager can have is insecurity. And unfortunately this is something I've seen in most of the people I've seen promoted to management when young. The best managers don't assume they need to be "better" than the people they manage.
- TheGrassyKnoll 11y agoBest thing a manager can do is block pressure from the upper levels.
- wstrange 11y agoNot sure why you are being downvoted. Having some life experience (kids, marriage, taking care of older parents, etc.) helps to empathize with people - which makes you a better manager.