I wouldn't call that ageism; attitudes change over time, and people early in their career haven't yet learned "how the game is played" so to speak. They will have some emotional attitudes about work that don't always align with reality, which in some cases can be harmful for their mental health and career progression.
This is just a consequence of being inexperienced, and in this case it correlates closely with age.
I do agree that bucketing people by "generation" isn't helpful. Just saying "it seems like this person is early in their career" is sufficient, and is the actual relevant bit.
This is just a consequence of being inexperienced, and in this case it correlates closely with age.
I do agree that bucketing people by "generation" isn't helpful. Just saying "it seems like this person is early in their career" is sufficient, and is the actual relevant bit.