47-year-old nurse berates 23-year-old coworker for being young in front of a patient: 'IDK what your problem is [but] you will respect me!'

Age dynamics in the workplace can be difficult to navigate. People tend to project a lot onto their coworkers, especially if they are from another generation. It's as if all the narratives they have gathered about that generation are compiled and projected onto that person before they even open their mouths. Assumptions are made about how you deal with authority, technology, or your general way of life, and that's annoying. It becomes nearly impossible to prove your coworkers wrong when they have already decided who you are, what you value, and how you work. 

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