Top 10 reasons to hire old people

Old people can get the job done just as well as these young bucks, and sometimes even better. This is my Top 10 list for why you should have more old people working for you.





1. They are reliable. 

How many times has your grandma flaked on a lunch date with you? Older people are pretty set in their ways and are good with routines. They do what they say they are going to do and and you can always count on them to be early. Which leads me to reason number two. 




2. They are always on time.





Older people's lives typically just aren't as hectic as younger peoples lives. Most of them are already retired and just want something to get them out of the house for a few hours each day. Bernie probably won't be calling in "sick" on saturday morning because she was out partying Friday night. 

3. They have a lot more life experience.



When an old person gives you advice or makes a suggestion you usually listen. They have seen a lot more than younger people and they love talking about how much they know. Use that to your benefit. The power of persuasion, no the power of that cute old man in the suspenders up selling to that family that thinks he's cute and reminds them of grandpa.  

4. They don't complain.



Older people are pretty easy going. They have been through enough in life to know that it's not worth it to sweat the petty stuff. They've dealt with sick children and dying parents. They aren't going to be upset when you aren't making sales and you have to temporarily cut back hours for a few weeks. 

5. They are flexible with their schedules.



Bowling leagues and book clubs typically only meet once a week and that's easy to work around. Older people have already showered and had breakfast before most of us have even woken up. 9 out of 10 times when you call them to cover a shift they can be there within the hour. Give them their thursday off for bowling and you'll be surprised what they will do for you. 

6. They are fun to work with.

Your younger employees will love the life experience that the older employees bring to the job. Older people have great stories and great advice for anyone that is willing to listen. They can probably even teach you a thing or two about doing your job better. 

7. Customers love them.



Everyone has an older person in their life. Whether it's a grandpa, aunt, professor or just a neighbor, nobody can say no to an older person. People will come back to your business just to talk to an older employee. 

8. They have better work ethics.



Things have only gotten easier over the years. Technology is crippling todays youth and creating a bunch of worthless blobs. Older people have lived through a lot more than today's youth and it has shaped them into hard working individuals with great work ethics. 

9. They actually want to work.



Older people apply because they actually want to work. They don't want to sit at home and develop Alzheimer's while they stare at a wall, they want to interact with people and work for a good company.

10. They are genuine.

Older people are not typically concerned with drama or gossip. They want to go to work and make a difference. They want to feel accomplished, that's why they go to work. And customers love being helped by older people. they know that they can trust them to be honest with them and not overbearing like some younger employees can be.