If its not acceptable for me, a 28 year old professional, to not have computer skills– why is it acceptable for them to not grow with the times? Having a coworker twice my age (and who supposedly worked in a middle school the last 12 years), asking me how to attach a file to an email, then the next day ask me how to copy and paste onto a power point, only for them to subsequently ask me to then explain how the whole program works, is so bizarre and infuriating because I guarantee she makes more money than I do.
In previous jobs the same thing has happened to me, and I'm sure many of you. Boomers asking how to do things such as convert PDF's or troubleshoot simple issues on their desktops, laptops, cell phones etc. Being under 30 in a typical US office job means you basically have to double as IT on top of whatever position you actually have.
How are these people still in the job market and getting promotions when they cant even keep up?? They're holding positions from younger people who've had to jump through twice as many hoops to get half the recognition, hostage.
Older/=/Qualified in every situation.
I recognize not being able to retire for financial reasons, but those who can afford to, desperately need to, imo.
Another trend I've noticed is that many retire, only to then go get another job because they get 'bored' from having never formed a real life outside of work.
I can't be the only one who feels this sentiment. I'm also curious about ya'lls boomer experiences in having to explain what is now considered “basics”, tech wise.
Edited for typos.