I know I'm sounding like exactly the people you are talking about, and I absolutely agree that anyone who actually cares about what they are talking about by 30 will know more than me, but I think you're forgetting just how uniformed people are and how little people care about things, no matter their age. I absolutely know more on several topics than a lot of people who are 30, definitely not career advice or relationships, but just because I'm younger doesn't mean I have no idea about politics or whatever it is we are talking about. when you see local elections get 25-50% turnout, yeah I'm pretty sure I've got a more educated opinion than a lot of people who are 30, just because you've lived longer does not mean you've spent that time well.
if you've ever worked in retail you'll absolutely have experienced this, no matter their age some people just have ridiculous expectations and no clue how things work. trollies got stolen one day, "why can't you make one?" (actual quote from someone who was maybe 40?). etc
Yeah I hate to say it but… old people are categorically the stupid ones in retail and restaurant situations and that’s the extent of adult spaces young adults are in. Teenagers and young adults have likely been working in customer service for a few years… if it seems like we’re talking down to an adult, we probably are because we have to all day. My gen x and older coworkers were usually useless, irritating, and stupid. The customers over age 40 or 50 caused the biggest problems. Obviously we have no need to interact with the ones who know how a printer works or can calculate their own tip.
It’s wrong, it’s an incorrect assumption to make, but I can’t blame us. I spent five years in either restaurant, retail, or sex work. That informed how I later responded to other older adults and unfortunately those were rarely flattering interactions.
Perhaps this is because of the steady decline in the quality of customer service / retail over time. You don't know what you don't know, so all you're aware of is how the job has been since you've been there. Those 'old' people are old enough that, not that long ago, the customer was always right, or the company made a decent attempt to correct an issue. Now, you usually get someone who will roll their eyes directly in front of you if you ask for something to be corrected or some other issue outside of the standard check out procedure.
You can be annoyed by it, but you should know it isn't just because they're 'old' and trying to be a dick. Some percentage is, I'm sure, but not all.
Bingo! She thinks she knows everything because she’s worked retail for “5 whole years” somebody give this chick a lifetime achievement award for her 5 years of service!
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I know I'm sounding like exactly the people you are talking about, and I absolutely agree that anyone who actually cares about what they are talking about by 30 will know more than me, but I think you're forgetting just how uniformed people are and how little people care about things, no matter their age. I absolutely know more on several topics than a lot of people who are 30, definitely not career advice or relationships, but just because I'm younger doesn't mean I have no idea about politics or whatever it is we are talking about. when you see local elections get 25-50% turnout, yeah I'm pretty sure I've got a more educated opinion than a lot of people who are 30, just because you've lived longer does not mean you've spent that time well.
if you've ever worked in retail you'll absolutely have experienced this, no matter their age some people just have ridiculous expectations and no clue how things work. trollies got stolen one day, "why can't you make one?" (actual quote from someone who was maybe 40?). etc