(18a) But I Have Kids Older Than You

?But I have kids older than you? is a phrase I have heard more than once since I started working. The young professional struggles enough trying to establish a degree of technical merit without the added complexity of managing an individual that is not only more senior in experience but also in age. This paper will discuss the struggles of managing across generations, tricks for bridging the gaps, and ways the business can keep these gaps from forming in the future.