How do you handle working for 30 and 40 year olds who know less than you?

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Don’t assume you know more than they do. It may be different knowledge, but not necessarily more. Ask a lot of open ended questions that help the person learn from their answers.

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Their attitude ( overly deferential) can be a struggle

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