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Yes, it does. But a young, insecure boss is more likely to display his/her insecurities, especially when their underlings are more experienced than them.
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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Managers who can shield you from distractions, particularly office politics, are a pleasure to work for. It is probably the most important skill on which I would judge a manager.
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Only a year younger. It doesn't matter: he's competent in his job and a good manager, smart.
GCS d--(d+) s-/++ a C++++ U+++ P- L+@ E-- W++ N+ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t+ 5? X R+++ tv-- b+(+++) DI+++ D++ G e++ h--- r+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
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Nand32 wrote: Been there?
Of course.Nand32 wrote: If yes, did that ever matter to you?
Not in the slightest. Why should it?
I've worked for women and people of other races, too, and it never made a blind bit of difference.
It's the workplace, not a kibbutz or an orgy palace; just do your job.
You shouldn't even be bothered whether others do their jobs well or not, unless any incompetence causes you problems in the execution of yours.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Nand32 wrote: Been there?
If yes, did that ever matter to you?
I report to someone younger than me and I find it very awkward indeed. But then I work at a kibbutz and also an orgy palace.
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Damn, some people get no breaks!
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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as long as it's not one of those super-energizer-bunnie types. managers (any age) with too much energy are never good - particularly when most of that energy flows out of their mouth.
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Yes, and not an issue really as they did their job well.
- I'm the oldest coder in the office at 36.
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Jacquers wrote: I'm the oldest coder in the office at 36.
My career as a programmer is your age.
Software Zen: delete this;
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I have older people below me, and they apparently do not seem to mind. But I am not a youngster anymore, so maybe that plays a role...
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I don't recall ever having a direct report being younger than myself, but I've certainly been the on the other end. When I was a production supervisor in my very early 20's, I had team-members who were often 2 to 3 times older than myself. You run into those who have issues with the age, for whatever reason, but most people just wanted to do their job and go home. I opted to take care of the people I worked with, and the performance improvement reflected their satisfaction, I feel.
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When you will get old this will be the perpetual case
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Yup. My manager is my son's age. Best manager I've ever had, it's quite amazing.
Previous job, my manager was much younger than I, one of the worst managers I've ever had the displeasure of working with.
For me, it's not an odd experience. I actually quite enjoy working with younger people -- fresh ideas, more flexible, more trusting, etc. As I noted, there are of course exceptions, but in that previous job, I think the exception stemmed from trying too hard to tow the corporate policy line (an insurance company, so pun intended), insecurity, and frankly, having risen through the ranks to a position of incompetence -- the classic big corporation ladder climbing effect.
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The only thing that matters is whether they're competent for the position.
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Movie Quote Of The Day
It's been a long time 
Quote:
She: You've got really warm hands, Stu. Are you a demon?
3d person: No, he's not a demon.
He: I'm a software analyst.
Which movie?
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Mr. Robot
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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OriginalGriff wrote: Mr. Robot
dat's not a movie.
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It's not the right answer either, which is the whole idea of MQOTD ...
The right answer is "The Money Pit".
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Constipation: the sequel?
Every day, thousands of innocent plants are killed by vegetarians.
Help end the violence EAT BACON
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Debbie Does Something, Something?
Traditions are traditions for a reason.
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Revenge of the Nerds
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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I do believe someone could cut back just a tad on their medication.
Software Zen: delete this;
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On the contrary, I think someone needs stronger meds.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies.
-- Sarah Hoyt
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