The Challenge

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:15 pm

Something for you little twits:

A college student at a recent USC football game challenged a senior citizen
sitting next to him, saying it was impossible for their generation to
understand his. "You grew up in a different world," the student said loud
enough for the whole crowd to hear, "today we have television, jet planes,
space travel, man has walked on the moon, our spaceships have visited Mars,
we even have nuclear energy, electric and hydrogen cars, computers with
light-speed processing .. and uh...."

Taking advantage of a pause in the student's litany, the old geezer said,
"You're right. We didn't have those things when we were young; .so we
invented them, you little twit! What are you doing for the next
generation??"

BWahlberg · Post by **BWahlberg** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:59 pm

Funny...

Interesting generational studies are showing the Millenial (or Gen Y) has many of the similar traits as the Civic generation (baby boomers parents). Millenials were born 1978 - 1993, I believe. While it's still a young generation, many people who do studies like these are very excited about this generation and what it will bring to soceity.

Post by **rtb** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:06 pm

Re/Max Griz wrote:Funny...

Interesting generational studies are showing the Millenial (or Gen Y) has many of the similar traits as the Civic generation (baby boomers parents). Millenials were born 1978 - 1993, I believe. While it's still a young generation, many people who do studies like these are very excited about this generation and what it will bring to soceity.

I have been doing quite a bit of reading on generational issues, especially in terms of how they are in the workplace. Most people define the generation as born between 1980-1994. One of the many complaints about the generation is that they have a sense of entitlement and don't want to put in their time to earn their status in the workplace. Also, they are not a group that respect's people just based on status or age. They give respect when the get respect. However, they are know for their acceptance of others, their loyalty, and especially for their innovation.

Just some random thoughts from the reading I have done. Generational issues are really interesting, especially in the context of the work environment.

catsrback76 · Post by **catsrback76** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:29 pm

rtb wrote:
Re/Max Griz wrote:Funny...

Interesting generational studies are showing the Millenial (or Gen Y) has many of the similar traits as the Civic generation (baby boomers parents). Millenials were born 1978 - 1993, I believe. While it's still a young generation, many people who do studies like these are very excited about this generation and what it will bring to soceity.
I have been doing quite a bit of reading on generational issues, especially in terms of how they are in the workplace. Most people define the generation as born between 1980-1994. One of the many complaints about the generation is that they have a sense of entitlement and don't want to put in their time to earn their status in the workplace. Also, they are not a group that respect's people just based on status or age. They give respect when the get respect. However, they are know for their acceptance of others, their loyalty, and especially for their innovation.

Just some random thoughts from the reading I have done. Generational issues are really interesting, especially in the context of the work environment.

They also value time over money, though they tend to want quality goods and services. They are relationally loyal and brand disloyal. They will try diverse things just because and refuse to drive a Dodge because that's "what we do". They want to make an impact with their lives over making money, so they will quit a job and move simply because they are disenchanted with a lack of fulfilment.
They tend to be highly spiritual but not necessarily connected to anything in particular. Eclectic is the word for this group. Experience over emperical, fluid over static, individualism expressed through group experiences are all part of the demogrpahic for this generation... so I have been told

Post by **rtb** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:43 pm

Oh yeah, and I am part of this generation and I can relate to so much of what is said. I really value my time and can easily see working a wide variety of jobs and career paths before I retire.

BWahlberg · Post by **BWahlberg** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:48 pm

The Missoula Organization of Realtors hired a company, RECON Intelligence Services that did a 3 part presentation about the 4 generations in the workplace. I'll stick with 1977 - 1994 for millenials b/c I don't consider myself a Gen Xer. (Born in 1979).

http://www.missoularealestate.com/index ... fa8c45f96a

briannell · Post by **briannell** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:10 pm

Wow! thanks re/max didn't know I have/had these in me

actually, I consider myself in the older group of moral/values- although i'm an X'er.
I have the June Cleaver thing down pat, and I'm comfy being the "little woman"- may be when I grow up - i'll work outside the home and claim my X'ership

Seeking a sense of family •Seeking balance •Skeptical •Technoliterate Change experts •Pragmatic •Enjoy “time off” (a/k/a freedom) •Fiercely independent…Work is “just a job” •Companies can’t be trusted •Enjoy freedom / flexibility •Not “slackers” •Strong multi-taskers

BWahlberg · Post by **BWahlberg** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:00 am

Interesting Stuff, I'm kind of the cusp as well, I grew up with both my boomer parents working, things like that, so I see a bit of Xer traits and Millenial traits in myself.