Age issues

Frank Moldstad is the only 50-something at a west coast digital marketing firm comprised almost entirely of 20-somethings. This is the ongoing story of his travails.... 

I like my alone time. This is when I think of brilliant ideas to present to my colleagues at our staff meetings. But the millennials who run things around here are like the Borg from Star Trek. They believe in the power of groupthink, and resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

Still, I resist, clinging desperately to my humanity.

Frank Moldstad is the only 50-something at a west coast digital marketing firm comprised almost entirely of 20-somethings. This is the ongoing story of his travails....

Out of the blue, somebody has expressed interest in buying our little company. Our boss Marci, who founded the company, has no interest in selling. But logic dictates that you should always talk with such people, because they may make an offer you can't refuse. So today, two representatives from the prospective buyer have flown in to meet with Marci.

Frank Moldstad is the only 50-something at a west coast digital marketing firm comprised almost entirely of 20-somethings. This is the ongoing story of his travails.... 

"Ta-da," says my Gen Y cube-mate, Evelyn, returning triumphant from a lunchtime shopping trip.

"Nice shoes," I say. "Where did you get them?"

"No, the coat!" she says. "It's Marc Jacobs."

"You took his coat?" I ask.

"No, Marc Jacobs, the brand," she says indignantly. "Haven't you ever heard of it?"

We have had similar discussions before.