Would you correct your coworker if they keep assuming you’re younger? Is it an advantage to let them think that?

Ive been a year at my new job and even though I’m engaged, everyone assumes I’m way younger. I’m 29, they think I’m 23. Idk if it’s my looks, I am asian and tiny and small framed. They are like you probably don’t have experience with X program, you’re fresh out of college right? I actually have four years experience and almost 7 years of work experience total lol

Even people younger than me ask me if I’m fresh out of college. Frankly it’s weird. But i’ve been getting mistaken as a 14 year old when I was 18 also.. its also annoying cause my siblings lookk their age

The only one who knows my true age is the hiring manager, and my salary is commensurate with my expedience.

Is it to my advantage to not correct them as they will probably be more lenient and forgiving with mistakes?

Posted Apr 1, 2026, 8:37 PM UTC · edited

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