Q:

Career start at a firm with older colleagues

I just graduated and had entry interviews at a company.
I noticed (not so surprisingly but still new to me) that most employees there are around 30-50 years old. As I am 26, I think I cannot relate well on a personal or friendship level with much older employees and that I would not feel well there for this reason also.
Did someone had a similar experience and how to deal with the situation?

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You have to be able to work with co-workers of any age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, race, etc.  You don't have to be friends with co-workers, just be polite and friendly. You should never expect that only people your own age are in a workplace. 

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I am currently working with people in their 50s, which for technology is almost ancient (I'm 26). I find it enjoyable to work with them. They have a lot of experience and are really good programmers. At this point they know what works and what doesn't and I feel that I am gaining much better experience than every other programmer my age who is just going after the new shiny technology that will be replaced in 3 years.
Like HLGEM said above, just be polite and show a willingness to learn. You don't have to be friends with the people you work with, and in fact I would advise against it. You have to separate business with pleasure. It's just healthy.

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You prior experiences with people in this age range may have been parents, older relatives, teachers and professions. The dynamic is very different when you work with people. Although you'll be in a position to receive some training and mentorship, they're not your parents. You're going to be expected to grow-up and act professional. They're not as rigid as you think.
Most people when they started out probably worked with at least some people in this age range if not most. You expand your view of things. I think it's better than being around too many people who are just like me.
Give it a chance. Soon, there will probably be more people your age. In a few years, you'll turn 30. Are you going to be able to work with someone who is 26? I hope so.

