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.
