Faut-il aller vite ou prendre son temps au travail ? Chems (22 ans) et Bernard (56 ans)

Is it possible to stay at a company for a year without already feeling like you've "seen it all"? Is a fast-moving young recruit ambitious or impatient? In this new episode of "A Generation Apart," Caroline Sarrot-Lecarpentier brings together two guests separated by 25 years to compare their perspectives on work: Chems (22), a business development manager for the UK market at ITsoft and a master's student in sales negotiation. Bernard (56), head waiter at the Hostellerie de Levernois, a 5-star Relais & Châteaux in Beaune, where he has worked for 24 years. Together, they tackle common misconceptions about the meaning of work, the autonomy of junior employees, and the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace. You'll discover why a head waiter still refuses to use the informal "tu" form, even with management, and why a slightly too-frozen amuse-bouche almost ruined a Christmas dinner. On the agenda for this discussion: The fear of stagnation: why Chems prefers to leave a job she's good at but doesn't enjoy, even if it means starting over somewhere else at a lower level. And what this triggers in Bernard, who trains his teams for months before seeing them move on. Autonomy that turns into abandonment: Chems's take on companies that confuse "I trust you" with "you're on your own in this jungle." AI versus soft skills: why Bernard feels neither threatened nor replaced, because empathy, observation, and a friendly atmosphere in the office can't be programmed. Substance and style: Bernard's advice to the busy generation on how to present an idea so it truly resonates. Caro's Little Notes: the advice Chems would give herself a few years ago, Bernard's dream of becoming a fighter pilot and his flights in the Mystère 20, and his parents' lesson on "the value of a 10,000 euro note." A candid dialogue for all HR professionals, managers, and employees who want to better understand the dynamics between generations in the workplace and find concrete keys to intergenerational collaboration. 🎙️ A Generation Gap, the podcast that builds bridges between generations. 🔗 More info about Caroline: https://www.carolinesarrotlecarpentier.com 💬 Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinesarrot... Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@carolinesarrotlecarp...