Discrimination differs individually. This is why organisations frequently struggle to address these differences more extensively. You can't compel someone to look your way as you want them to, but you can assist others comprehend your viewpoint and perspective more effectively. If you are also facing such issues at work, you should follow these tips to get over the stress and make a space for yourself.
Involve your Manager
Speak to your manager, and discuss the situation with them. They may not know what you're facing. Share your thoughts and worries in your next 1:1 with them. They might refer you to an HR professional skilled in the treatment of prejudice at work, or enable you to develop a strategy to face the culprit.
Your boss will always know how to look at future cases of age discrimination. The first step to tackle it for good is raising the problem.
Have an honest dialogue with the offender.
There's nothing wrong in respectfully approaching the colleague, who is discriminating against you. You could email or message them saying "The statement you made during the session made me uneasy. It seems like you think I am not competent to do my work when you make my age the basis of any conversation.”
This can lead to a wider discussion on the issue and how to overcome the prejudices that could distort your judgments. You might offer to work together on the project to develop confidence and show your competence if you feel comfortable.
Don't forget about the value you add.
It might be easy to overlook your worth if you're mistreated by others at job. However, I can tell you that you have a distinctive competence and a unique viewpoint and that is why you have been hired.
Identify and take advantage of what your "skill" is. Remember what you bring to an organization when the chance arises. You have views and knowledge most people don't have. Talk about ideas, highlighting your talents and points of view during meetings.
Instead of feeling low, let these encounters guide your career progress. Do not be afraid that you will not be treated fairly, until you are old enough for to be fit for the said job. Lead by example, by believing and affirming that young professionals know what they're doing. You should up your game such that years down the lane when the new batch of interns are hired, they should look up to you.
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