a few common traits that define Generation Y.
Tech-Savvy: Generation Y grew up with technology and rely on it to perform their jobs better. Armed with BlackBerrys, laptops, cellphones and other gadgets, Generation Y is plugged-in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This generation prefers to communicate through e-mail and text messaging rather than face-to-face contact and prefers webinars and online technology to traditional lecture-based presentations.
Family-Centric: The fast-track has lost much of its appeal for Generation Y who is willing to trade high pay for fewer billable hours, flexible schedules and a better work/life balance. While older generations may view this attitude as narcissistic or lacking commitment, discipline and drive, Generation Y legal professionals have a different vision of workplace expectations and prioritize family over work.
Achievement-Oriented: Nurtured and pampered by parents who did not want to make the mistakes of the previous generation, Generation Y is confident, ambitious and achievement-oriented. They have high expectations of their employers, seek out new challenges and are not afraid to question authority. Generation Y wants meaningful work and a solid learning curve.
Team-Oriented: As children, Generation Y participated in team sports, play groups and other group activities. They value teamwork and seek the input and affirmation of others. Part of a no-person-left-behind generation, Generation Y is loyal, committed and wants to be included and involved.
Attention-Craving: Generation Y craves attention in the forms of feedback and guidance. They appreciate being kept in the loop and seek frequent praise and reassurance. Generation Y may benefit greatly from mentors who can help guide and develop their young careers.
What are your thoughts about the traits of Generation Y? I agree with a lot of this, they are know it all bratty and spoiled generation. I think that we will find businesses suffer more in the service department since they tend to lack ability to be pleasers, since they are the ones that feel they need to be pleased.
I do think most of what is listed are good traits minus the last one. I've noticed a sense of entitlement with the Gen Y'ers I work with which aggravates the crap out if me (I'm Gen X.)
My attitude towards the Gen Y and the next Generation isn't so good I confess. I think we are raising bratty snots and know it alls.
Quoting punky3175:
Bump to come back after I've finished my coffee.
I do think most of what is listed are good traits minus the last one. I've noticed a sense of entitlement with the Gen Y'ers I work with which aggravates the crap out if me (I'm Gen X.)
I was in the allergists office with her on Thursday. There was a little girl in the office (she may have been 6) who was being very bossy to her mother. From being here I really tried not to judge but if she were my child she'd have probably gotten a pop in the behind and I definitely wouldn't have been doing what she told me to. Mom was definitely mad but I think she was worried about what others were thinking and also wanted to keep her child calm at the doctors office.
I tell that story to demonstrate that we are indeed raising a very interesting generation.I'm a little scared of what's going to happen when they run the country.
Quoting iluv2meow:My attitude towards the Gen Y and the next Generation isn't so good I confess. I think we are raising bratty snots and know it alls.
Quoting punky3175:
Bump to come back after I've finished my coffee.
I do think most of what is listed are good traits minus the last one. I've noticed a sense of entitlement with the Gen Y'ers I work with which aggravates the crap out if me (I'm Gen X.)
I work at the B & G Club as a volunteer program director and instructor and plus let us not forget witnesses of behaviors online especially Facebook (My neice has FB and some of the crap they post is like WOW!)
I can honestly say that a great deal of the Gen Y and coming Generation should be of great concern to society and parents raising these kids. How did we get that way? Many will blame single parenting considering the fact that starting with our generation (Gen X) single parenting started to become more common and divorce rates on the rise...
I can't say i would particularly blame single parenting considering the fact that many of the Gen Y are also from Two parent homes are sometimes brattier than those of single homes!
Some of the behaviors I am witnessing for the next Generation (after Y) is even more alarming, many do not even take interest in sports or any form of physicial activities. I have always had a full blown dance program and even with rewards offered (challenge, rewards just for showing up) work for Gen Y but not the next Generation.... Interesting eh?
I have noticed that the school where my kindergartener attended that they are now teaching manners and motivation as part of weekly challenges. I often wonder how well they do. I wonder how many of these kids will apply these teachings, probably not very many...
I am sad for our future generations, but then again look at politics... Clearly politics is all game now and nothing about the heart of being a leader......
Quoting punky3175:
I would tend to agree. I'm trying to make sure my kids aren't like that. My daughter is going to get a rude awake in come August when she doesn't get an iPhone. I told her she could have one if all of her grades were B's. Right now it's not lookin like she's going to have it. She's going to get pissy about it but I'm sticking by my guns on it.
I was in the allergists office with her on Thursday. There was a little girl in the office (she may have been 6) who was being very bossy to her mother. From being here I really tried not to judge but if she were my child she'd have probably gotten a pop in the behind and I definitely wouldn't have been doing what she told me to. Mom was definitely mad but I think she was worried about what others were thinking and also wanted to keep her child calm at the doctors office.
I tell that story to demonstrate that we are indeed raising a very interesting generation.I'm a little scared of what's going to happen when they run the country.
Quoting iluv2meow:My attitude towards the Gen Y and the next Generation isn't so good I confess. I think we are raising bratty snots and know it alls.
Quoting punky3175:
Bump to come back after I've finished my coffee.
I do think most of what is listed are good traits minus the last one. I've noticed a sense of entitlement with the Gen Y'ers I work with which aggravates the crap out if me (I'm Gen X.)
Personally, being of the "older generation", I think all of those qualities are wonderful. I don't see Generation Y as being brats at all.
Quoting iluv2meow:I work at the B & G Club as a volunteer program director and instructor and plus let us not forget witnesses of behaviors online especially Facebook (My neice has FB and some of the crap they post is like WOW!)
I can honestly say that a great deal of the Gen Y and coming Generation should be of great concern to society and parents raising these kids. How did we get that way? Many will blame single parenting considering the fact that starting with our generation (Gen X) single parenting started to become more common and divorce rates on the rise...
I can't say i would particularly blame single parenting considering the fact that many of the Gen Y are also from Two parent homes are sometimes brattier than those of single homes!
Some of the behaviors I am witnessing for the next Generation (after Y) is even more alarming, many do not even take interest in sports or any form of physicial activities. I have always had a full blown dance program and even with rewards offered (challenge, rewards just for showing up) work for Gen Y but not the next Generation.... Interesting eh?
I have noticed that the school where my kindergartener attended that they are now teaching manners and motivation as part of weekly challenges. I often wonder how well they do. I wonder how many of these kids will apply these teachings, probably not very many...
I am sad for our future generations, but then again look at politics... Clearly politics is all game now and nothing about the heart of being a leader......
Quoting punky3175:
I would tend to agree. I'm trying to make sure my kids aren't like that. My daughter is going to get a rude awake in come August when she doesn't get an iPhone. I told her she could have one if all of her grades were B's. Right now it's not lookin like she's going to have it. She's going to get pissy about it but I'm sticking by my guns on it.
I was in the allergists office with her on Thursday. There was a little girl in the office (she may have been 6) who was being very bossy to her mother. From being here I really tried not to judge but if she were my child she'd have probably gotten a pop in the behind and I definitely wouldn't have been doing what she told me to. Mom was definitely mad but I think she was worried about what others were thinking and also wanted to keep her child calm at the doctors office.
I tell that story to demonstrate that we are indeed raising a very interesting generation.I'm a little scared of what's going to happen when they run the country.
Quoting iluv2meow:My attitude towards the Gen Y and the next Generation isn't so good I confess. I think we are raising bratty snots and know it alls.
Quoting punky3175:
Bump to come back after I've finished my coffee.
I do think most of what is listed are good traits minus the last one. I've noticed a sense of entitlement with the Gen Y'ers I work with which aggravates the crap out if me (I'm Gen X.)
I think there are some very talented and yet good kids out there for the Gen Y and next generation. I think the point is those good ones are becoming LESS in numbers.... and population....
Quoting punky3175:
I want to also add that my daughter has friends whose parents have taught them manners which I really like. I had two of them over on Memorial Day so they could work on projects with my daughter (all 14 or 15). I ordered them pizza for lunch and they both said thank you and asked how to address me. The one girl I picked up and dropped off thanked me for the ride. Sadly, I think they are the exception and not the rule. :-(
Quoting iluv2meow:I work at the B & G Club as a volunteer program director and instructor and plus let us not forget witnesses of behaviors online especially Facebook (My neice has FB and some of the crap they post is like WOW!)
I can honestly say that a great deal of the Gen Y and coming Generation should be of great concern to society and parents raising these kids. How did we get that way? Many will blame single parenting considering the fact that starting with our generation (Gen X) single parenting started to become more common and divorce rates on the rise...
I can't say i would particularly blame single parenting considering the fact that many of the Gen Y are also from Two parent homes are sometimes brattier than those of single homes!
Some of the behaviors I am witnessing for the next Generation (after Y) is even more alarming, many do not even take interest in sports or any form of physicial activities. I have always had a full blown dance program and even with rewards offered (challenge, rewards just for showing up) work for Gen Y but not the next Generation.... Interesting eh?
I have noticed that the school where my kindergartener attended that they are now teaching manners and motivation as part of weekly challenges. I often wonder how well they do. I wonder how many of these kids will apply these teachings, probably not very many...
I am sad for our future generations, but then again look at politics... Clearly politics is all game now and nothing about the heart of being a leader......
Is Yoga a religion?
- iluv2meow
on Jun. 2, 2012 at 7:29 AM