How old were you when you started reporting to people younger than you? I think I was 29 or 30.

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Didn't really happen until my mid 50's. Brilliant guy. Respected my expertise. Understood how to leverage. Not threatened at all. Provided valuable input and was a huge advocate in public and behind closed doors. Felt a bit like when Obama took office - clearly a strong, smart leader but wish there were 10 more years of experience / wisdom baked in without tamping down the magic.

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Since my first ad job - when I was 34. I got a late start, so I’ve almost always been a couple years older than my managers.

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Chandler?

39, I think. Manager was 8-9 years younger. Didn’t bother me at all. She was a CEO within 5 years. Smart woman and a really good manager. Gave me the best advice.

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Took a while actually. 37 and had to show a 28 year old ideas.

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I’ve been reporting to CDs that were younger since I started in this industry at 31. But I’ve not yet had a younger manager. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time.

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At 44. But only because I didn’t want the job myself.

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38. And once my new manager found out I was almost a decade older, things got very difficult for me. After I got pushed out, I learned everyone over the age of 40 that wasn't a partner got laid off within the next 12 months.

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