My warehouse partner who's older than me thinks experience is everything.?

Question

I'm 19 and i'm in college. I'm workin in a warehouse where my partner is 20 years older than me. he always say that it's a blessing to live 41 years. He try to make me beleive that the fact that he's older than me, i have to agree with everything he says. sometimes he doesn't make no sense @ all but he always try to make it look like he's right!!! He's really negative. He tells me sometimes that not everybody who goes to college get a job. ( maybe he wants me to leave college and be like him) his daugter is 19 and she just got pregnant. Some times i think why would this guy tell me all those nonsense stuff while her daugther is having s*x while he's @ work. I always tell hime that the fact that i'm 19 dosen't mean that i'll let him brainwash me!!! He's the kind of gguy who listens to what ever someone says and try to make it look like he's teaching me something. sometimes, i tell him not everybody know what they R talkin about. Please help me!! how can i make this guy happy?

Answer 1

Most physics and chemistry discoveries are made by people under 30

Answer 2

Experience helps but it is not everything. Some ppl. like to think they know it all when even themselves know they are wrong. You do have to listen to everything he tells you to do at work. You do not have to take everything he says to heart. I think he is jealous of you and I think you should find another job. If I were you I would continue on with my education so you do not end up being like your boss. From what I have heard a person who has attended college are able to get a job the same as the next person. The good thing about that is you would be more likely to have a better job and better pay.

Answer 3

My suggestion would be to take a remedial English usage and grammar class while in collage. As to your other problem.. if that man has been doing that job for a long time perhaps you should listen to him... he just might know things that you don't. In any case you will likely get a different job when you finish collage so you should be able to put up with him for a couple of years.

Answer 4

If 'experience' is so important, why did he bring in a young, inexperienced partner in the first place? He must have seen some qualities in your abilities.

Who's the majority partner (shareholder)? If he is, you're not in a good position to be combative. If it's a 50-50 partnership, you wield some 'power'. If you own 51% or more, you should have the 'power' to take a tighter stand on the issues.

Politics, for example, is a career field where 'experience' is a detriment. The more 'experience' you have, the more you stagnant into public life, playing "Let's Make A Deal" and ignoring your constituents. But, in any profession, there are certainly other attributes which you might have that can contribute to the success of the business: honesty; integrity; ambition; a strong inclination for quality customer service; maybe you have a knack for marketing and advertising, or direct sales; perhaps you can provide the company with strong computer skills, accounting expertise or personnel management.

I don't know if you can make this guy 'happy', but I think an aggressive demonstration of your strengths and special skills might be in order.  -RKO-   07/04/07

Answer 5

you asked this very question about a month ago did you not

and i will tell you the same thing

dont let this jerk get to you

why on earth do you want to make him happy ??

tell him to get lost and stop messing with your brain

Answer 6

You would be a lot more credible if you would learn some basic grammar and spelling.  For example:  it's working, not workin.  sometimes he doesn't make ANY sense, and he always TRIES to make it look like he's right!  Also, you might want to check your math.  If he is 41 and you are 19, he 22 years older than you.  Before you try and claim that you are more intelligent than someone, you might want to get your own house in order.

Answer 7

He might simply have low self esteem. You can solve your problem quickly by pandering to him. Ask him for advice about stuff that has nothing to do with work .... you know... that sort of thing. It doesn't mean that you have to follow his advice .... but he will feel better fro "helping out his young padwan" and you wil lfeel better knowing that you are a truck load smarter than he is because you are playing him. Oh yes... and some of his advice will be good advice.. so as they say.. you don't learn anything if you are not willing to listen.

BTW I note the comment above me.... your grammar may not be perfect but at least you can spell College. .. lol

Answer 8

Interesting dilemma.. It sound like you have a good head on your shoulders and are very bright and caring..

Tell your "partner" that you are going to college FOR experience and simultaneously that you value his experience...and want to learn as much as you can from him.. boost his ego do not tear it down (trust me these simple steps go a long way toward soothing guys like him) ..

However, do not believe and accept everything he says as gospel truth..  Realize that his lack of education (and apparent breadth of experience) does not give him the background to thoroughly understand some of the things he asserts...  He may be asserting these things to show his superiority.. because he really has an inferiority complex, etc.  Alternatively, he may be just having fun because it causes you to be flustered.. so try not to argue with him..

Stay in school .. keep up your formal education and realize that you just might not be able to make him happy.. however, you are getting a lot of experience in dealing with people around him!