Your *interest* might feel a little stopped by the prospect of asking out any woman at work, regardless of her age, but the age difference thing does complicate it a little.
What I mean is, I think it's wise to think twice about going out with anyone at work, because it can be so awkward if the interest level after a date or two doesn't match, and if you had had sex, phew! things can get ugly. Which is not to say you *shouldn't* go out with someone you work with; just that it's a good idea to be extra careful about expectations, courtesy, and emotional maturity.
Then the age thing: a young man might be a little anxious about the resources an older woman has at her disposal -- the sheer personal power an older woman can have, I mean -- and might be a bit reluctant to make himself vulnerable to that. A fellow like that might feel more "safe" asking out a coworker who is closer to his own age, because she's not as intimidating. On the flip side, you might also be vulnerable to charges of sexual harassment.
If I were you, while enjoying a flirtation with this guy, I would also go out into the world outside of your job and date a pair and a spare.  |