Why do some people think you are fresh out of college?

Hello Guys,

Has this happened to anyone here?

I have being in IT for 4 years and I never went to college just worked in IT since I was 18.

People think I am fresh out of college when they find out my age is 22.

It is clearly not, I tell them that no I being working for the last 4 years,

has this happened to anyone?

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blargoe

When you are young, or look young, people just make assumptions like that. People thought I was in my early twenties and right out of college for my first 6-7 years in IT. Today everyone thinks I'm over 40 (I'm 33). I guess 12+ years in IT, plus a marriage, three kids, bills, drama, etc will do that to you

ptilsen

It happened all the time, and still does on the rare occasion I'm not looking 5+ years older than I am. The irony is that it will not happen once I am fresh out of college. It's just part of traditional suburban mentality. Graduate high school, go to college, get a job, in that order. If you're young and in a professional environment, you must be a recent college grad.

nosoup4u

Happens all the time, roll with the punches and ask for a sippy cup when you are at lunch meetings.

Then remind them to not forget there dentures.

Enjoy

Xyro

Your age (22) is the typical "just graduated college" age but yes, I get this constantly also.

UnixGuy

I miss being mistaken for a fresh grad

blargoe

UnixGuy wrote: »

I miss being mistaken for a fresh grad

I feel ya man!

bub9001

LOL, are you really complaining about being mistaken for looking young? At the age of 22? Really? I would just ask them back if they got their AARP membership yet. Move on, there are much better things to worry your Young mind about.