How do I make the transition from being the “office young person” to a mid-career employee?
I’m in my early 30s, have a professional designation behind me, and I still feel like I’m treated like the “young person” in the office. Unfortunately I work in a classification that’s a bit below my actual capabilities and responsibilities (no room to move right now in my industry) and so many of the other employees working at my level are 5-10 years younger than me.
I look young and am a small woman, so I know that works against me. What can I do to be seen as more capable, confident and “adult” at work?