[elcaminocomplex]

Younger people don't have fewer opinions from my own experience. They often have plenty of opinions, and with that comes less experience to back them up.

As I've gotten older I've become far less likely to express opinions unless the issue I am offering an opinion on is one that's important, and one that I am able to offer some new perspective on. I wasn't that way at 25.

[sys_64738]

AKA pick your battles.

[burner831234]

While we really should just ask the original author to explain, my interpretation is: younger employees are more likely to simply acquiesce to unreasonable demands like short notice for working late. Or working to prove themselves bc they lack confidence.

Older workers have gained the confidence to ask for what they are worth. Employers do not appreciate this. They may have a more efficient way of working or may not have a singular definition of self (work == my identity) and obligations like family outside of work.