Why the hate for Baby Boomers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are many issues with boomers that I dislike. But someone said it up front: they don't pay it forward. Ever. This is true of every single boomer I know and that is in my family.

They benefited from parental help, babysitting, inheritances, huge pensions, and other benefits. But, god (bleeping) forbid that any of that is paid forward. They "got theirs", "worked for it", "never expected anything." Twenty reasons why they deserve to be selfish w/o recognizing the benefit handed to them, and help they had, that many people don't have access to (or bestowed on them) now.

I'm GenX. My parents were gifted all kinds of things from their parents/aunts/uncles: big checks at Xmas, free child care for weeks at a time so they could go to the Bahamas or work without having to deal with us, free tuition at parochial school, free bedroom sets for the kids paid for by grandparents, etc. My parents have literally not given me 1 damn bit of assistance since I turned "an adult." Despite being able to do so. I get told "I raised my kids." Even though they did so with a LOT of help. Loads of it.

I never complain to them about it; I just smile to myself at the lack of self-awareness. I've worked my ass off with no help. And I'll never be able to retire at the ages they did with a defined benefit plan (my father was able to retire in his late 40s). And you think they won't think twice about asking me for help when they need it?? LOL. Of course they will. They want it at both ends. They just don't want to give back. Or acknowledge what they've received.

I have no problem with working hard, earning my keep . . . I've been doing that since I was 18. And I started working PT in the summers, etc. when I was 14. That's fine. But, it burns me to hear them talk so sanctimoniously while absolutely being the most self-centered bunch of people.

You make it sound like that's something unusual or unique. Everyone, regardless of generation, has been doing that. That's nothing new. I started working when I was 16 and still working. Yes, I am a boomer.

No, everyone hasn't. And, what's more, you still don't get it. You've got your benefits, pension, and had the benefit of a huge economy and jobs (no globalization, automation, and other things "kids today" have to deal with on a much larger scale.) You didn't have "prove yourself" in unpaid internships like kids coming out of college do now with loads, and loads, and load, and LOADS of student debt. But, you don't recognize any of this. Again, the lack of self awareness. So, thank you for proving the above point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Interesting, all the boomers I know are the ones running charities, being mentors to younger women, babysitting for their grandchildren after having paid for very expensive college educations for their kids, etc.

I'm a tail-end boomer who started work at 15. I paid for my own college sans about $5,000 from from my parents over the 4 years. I paid off my own loans. I worked all through college. Most of my boomer friends did as well.

I got a job right out of school, then immediately started helping my Greatest Generation parents with things they didn't quite have the money for. I ultimately bought them a condo for their old age, then helped my dad move into assisted living when the time came.

For my son, who is a teen, we have have paid for tutoring and will continue to help him post high school.

You are taking out of your hat to put it nicely. You know some bad boomers. It's big generation, hence the word: boom.

Your college debt/obligation is pennies in a bucket to what is burdening kids today coming out of college, with bachelors alone. Many professions now require advanced degrees.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Interesting, all the boomers I know are the ones running charities, being mentors to younger women, babysitting for their grandchildren after having paid for very expensive college educations for their kids, etc.

I'm a tail-end boomer who started work at 15. I paid for my own college sans about $5,000 from from my parents over the 4 years. I paid off my own loans. I worked all through college. Most of my boomer friends did as well.

I got a job right out of school, then immediately started helping my Greatest Generation parents with things they didn't quite have the money for. I ultimately bought them a condo for their old age, then helped my dad move into assisted living when the time came.

For my son, who is a teen, we have have paid for tutoring and will continue to help him post high school.

You are taking out of your hat to put it nicely. You know some bad boomers. It's big generation, hence the word: boom.

Your college debt/obligation is pennies in a bucket to what is burdening kids today coming out of college, with bachelors alone. Many professions now require advanced degrees.

Peorhaps they should learn a trade such as plumber, electrician, carpenter. Many apprenticeships available, both union and non union. Learn a marketable skill and you won't have debt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are many issues with boomers that I dislike. But someone said it up front: they don't pay it forward. Ever. This is true of every single boomer I know and that is in my family.

They benefited from parental help, babysitting, inheritances, huge pensions, and other benefits. But, god (bleeping) forbid that any of that is paid forward. They "got theirs", "worked for it", "never expected anything." Twenty reasons why they deserve to be selfish w/o recognizing the benefit handed to them, and help they had, that many people don't have access to (or bestowed on them) now.

I'm GenX. My parents were gifted all kinds of things from their parents/aunts/uncles: big checks at Xmas, free child care for weeks at a time so they could go to the Bahamas or work without having to deal with us, free tuition at parochial school, free bedroom sets for the kids paid for by grandparents, etc. My parents have literally not given me 1 damn bit of assistance since I turned "an adult." Despite being able to do so. I get told "I raised my kids." Even though they did so with a LOT of help. Loads of it.

I never complain to them about it; I just smile to myself at the lack of self-awareness. I've worked my ass off with no help. And I'll never be able to retire at the ages they did with a defined benefit plan (my father was able to retire in his late 40s). And you think they won't think twice about asking me for help when they need it?? LOL. Of course they will. They want it at both ends. They just don't want to give back. Or acknowledge what they've received.

I have no problem with working hard, earning my keep . . . I've been doing that since I was 18. And I started working PT in the summers, etc. when I was 14. That's fine. But, it burns me to hear them talk so sanctimoniously while absolutely being the most self-centered bunch of people.

You make it sound like that's something unusual or unique. Everyone, regardless of generation, has been doing that. That's nothing new. I started working when I was 16 and still working. Yes, I am a boomer.

No, everyone hasn't. And, what's more, you still don't get it. You've got your benefits, pension, and had the benefit of a huge economy and jobs (no globalization, automation, and other things "kids today" have to deal with on a much larger scale.) You didn't have "prove yourself" in unpaid internships like kids coming out of college do now with loads, and loads, and load, and LOADS of student debt. But, you don't recognize any of this. Again, the lack of self awareness. So, thank you for proving the above point.

Goodness... poor you. Feel better now?

[Anonymous]

What's wrong with Boomers is this thread. This topic has been written about endlessly in online media, you can google "Why do people hate boomers" and come up with dozens of articles breaking down why people are upset. But OP isn't interested in actually understanding the sentiments of other generations, OP wants to play victim and then browbeat people for not showing him the deference to which he believes he is entitled. That sums up Boomers as a generation perfectly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are many issues with boomers that I dislike. But someone said it up front: they don't pay it forward. Ever. This is true of every single boomer I know and that is in my family.

They benefited from parental help, babysitting, inheritances, huge pensions, and other benefits. But, god (bleeping) forbid that any of that is paid forward. They "got theirs", "worked for it", "never expected anything." Twenty reasons why they deserve to be selfish w/o recognizing the benefit handed to them, and help they had, that many people don't have access to (or bestowed on them) now.

I'm GenX. My parents were gifted all kinds of things from their parents/aunts/uncles: big checks at Xmas, free child care for weeks at a time so they could go to the Bahamas or work without having to deal with us, free tuition at parochial school, free bedroom sets for the kids paid for by grandparents, etc. My parents have literally not given me 1 damn bit of assistance since I turned "an adult." Despite being able to do so. I get told "I raised my kids." Even though they did so with a LOT of help. Loads of it.

I never complain to them about it; I just smile to myself at the lack of self-awareness. I've worked my ass off with no help. And I'll never be able to retire at the ages they did with a defined benefit plan (my father was able to retire in his late 40s). And you think they won't think twice about asking me for help when they need it?? LOL. Of course they will. They want it at both ends. They just don't want to give back. Or acknowledge what they've received.

I have no problem with working hard, earning my keep . . . I've been doing that since I was 18. And I started working PT in the summers, etc. when I was 14. That's fine. But, it burns me to hear them talk so sanctimoniously while absolutely being the most self-centered bunch of people.

You make it sound like that's something unusual or unique. Everyone, regardless of generation, has been doing that. That's nothing new. I started working when I was 16 and still working. Yes, I am a boomer.

No, everyone hasn't. And, what's more, you still don't get it. You've got your benefits, pension, and had the benefit of a huge economy and jobs (no globalization, automation, and other things "kids today" have to deal with on a much larger scale.) You didn't have "prove yourself" in unpaid internships like kids coming out of college do now with loads, and loads, and load, and LOADS of student debt. But, you don't recognize any of this. Again, the lack of self awareness. So, thank you for proving the above point.

Goodness... poor you. Feel better now?

Passive aggressive alert.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Interesting, all the boomers I know are the ones running charities, being mentors to younger women, babysitting for their grandchildren after having paid for very expensive college educations for their kids, etc.

I'm a tail-end boomer who started work at 15. I paid for my own college sans about $5,000 from from my parents over the 4 years. I paid off my own loans. I worked all through college. Most of my boomer friends did as well.

I got a job right out of school, then immediately started helping my Greatest Generation parents with things they didn't quite have the money for. I ultimately bought them a condo for their old age, then helped my dad move into assisted living when the time came.

For my son, who is a teen, we have have paid for tutoring and will continue to help him post high school.

You are taking out of your hat to put it nicely. You know some bad boomers. It's big generation, hence the word: boom.

Your college debt/obligation is pennies in a bucket to what is burdening kids today coming out of college, with bachelors alone. Many professions now require advanced degrees.

Peorhaps they should learn a trade such as plumber, electrician, carpenter. Many apprenticeships available, both union and non union. Learn a marketable skill and you won't have debt.

I knew someone would say this. The minute i typed it. Because maybe they don't want to do a trade. Maybe they're not good at it. Maybe they want the same opportunities you had (to choose something on a college path). Maybe they have a gift/knack for something on a college path. But, that's not your problem, right? You got to do it and that's all that matters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are many issues with boomers that I dislike. But someone said it up front: they don't pay it forward. Ever. This is true of every single boomer I know and that is in my family.

They benefited from parental help, babysitting, inheritances, huge pensions, and other benefits. But, god (bleeping) forbid that any of that is paid forward. They "got theirs", "worked for it", "never expected anything." Twenty reasons why they deserve to be selfish w/o recognizing the benefit handed to them, and help they had, that many people don't have access to (or bestowed on them) now.

I'm GenX. My parents were gifted all kinds of things from their parents/aunts/uncles: big checks at Xmas, free child care for weeks at a time so they could go to the Bahamas or work without having to deal with us, free tuition at parochial school, free bedroom sets for the kids paid for by grandparents, etc. My parents have literally not given me 1 damn bit of assistance since I turned "an adult." Despite being able to do so. I get told "I raised my kids." Even though they did so with a LOT of help. Loads of it.

I never complain to them about it; I just smile to myself at the lack of self-awareness. I've worked my ass off with no help. And I'll never be able to retire at the ages they did with a defined benefit plan (my father was able to retire in his late 40s). And you think they won't think twice about asking me for help when they need it?? LOL. Of course they will. They want it at both ends. They just don't want to give back. Or acknowledge what they've received.

I have no problem with working hard, earning my keep . . . I've been doing that since I was 18. And I started working PT in the summers, etc. when I was 14. That's fine. But, it burns me to hear them talk so sanctimoniously while absolutely being the most self-centered bunch of people.

You make it sound like that's something unusual or unique. Everyone, regardless of generation, has been doing that. That's nothing new. I started working when I was 16 and still working. Yes, I am a boomer.

No, everyone hasn't. And, what's more, you still don't get it. You've got your benefits, pension, and had the benefit of a huge economy and jobs (no globalization, automation, and other things "kids today" have to deal with on a much larger scale.) You didn't have "prove yourself" in unpaid internships like kids coming out of college do now with loads, and loads, and load, and LOADS of student debt. But, you don't recognize any of this. Again, the lack of self awareness. So, thank you for proving the above point.

Goodness... poor you. Feel better now?

What a trite and dismissive response. Typical of a Boomer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Interesting, all the boomers I know are the ones running charities, being mentors to younger women, babysitting for their grandchildren after having paid for very expensive college educations for their kids, etc.

I'm a tail-end boomer who started work at 15. I paid for my own college sans about $5,000 from from my parents over the 4 years. I paid off my own loans. I worked all through college. Most of my boomer friends did as well.

I got a job right out of school, then immediately started helping my Greatest Generation parents with things they didn't quite have the money for. I ultimately bought them a condo for their old age, then helped my dad move into assisted living when the time came.

For my son, who is a teen, we have have paid for tutoring and will continue to help him post high school.

You are taking out of your hat to put it nicely. You know some bad boomers. It's big generation, hence the word: boom.

Your college debt/obligation is pennies in a bucket to what is burdening kids today coming out of college, with bachelors alone. Many professions now require advanced degrees.

Peorhaps they should learn a trade such as plumber, electrician, carpenter. Many apprenticeships available, both union and non union. Learn a marketable skill and you won't have debt.

I knew someone would say this. The minute i typed it. Because maybe they don't want to do a trade. Maybe they're not good at it. Maybe they want the same opportunities you had (to choose something on a college path). Maybe they have a gift/knack for something on a college path. But, that's not your problem, right? You got to do it and that's all that matters.

I'm a master electrician, served a 4 year union apprenticeship, andiwn a contracting company with 161 full time employees and assorted subs. I never went to college but routinely hire people who did. My opportunities were not college but the military.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Interesting, all the boomers I know are the ones running charities, being mentors to younger women, babysitting for their grandchildren after having paid for very expensive college educations for their kids, etc.

I'm a tail-end boomer who started work at 15. I paid for my own college sans about $5,000 from from my parents over the 4 years. I paid off my own loans. I worked all through college. Most of my boomer friends did as well.

I got a job right out of school, then immediately started helping my Greatest Generation parents with things they didn't quite have the money for. I ultimately bought them a condo for their old age, then helped my dad move into assisted living when the time came.

For my son, who is a teen, we have have paid for tutoring and will continue to help him post high school.

You are taking out of your hat to put it nicely. You know some bad boomers. It's big generation, hence the word: boom.

Your college debt/obligation is pennies in a bucket to what is burdening kids today coming out of college, with bachelors alone. Many professions now require advanced degrees.

Peorhaps they should learn a trade such as plumber, electrician, carpenter. Many apprenticeships available, both union and non union. Learn a marketable skill and you won't have debt.

I knew someone would say this. The minute i typed it. Because maybe they don't want to do a trade. Maybe they're not good at it. Maybe they want the same opportunities you had (to choose something on a college path). Maybe they have a gift/knack for something on a college path. But, that's not your problem, right? You got to do it and that's all that matters.

You gotta make yourself useful somehow. You really have some unresolved anger issues, it seems. Seek help. Get a job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are many issues with boomers that I dislike. But someone said it up front: they don't pay it forward. Ever. This is true of every single boomer I know and that is in my family.

They benefited from parental help, babysitting, inheritances, huge pensions, and other benefits. But, god (bleeping) forbid that any of that is paid forward. They "got theirs", "worked for it", "never expected anything." Twenty reasons why they deserve to be selfish w/o recognizing the benefit handed to them, and help they had, that many people don't have access to (or bestowed on them) now.

I'm GenX. My parents were gifted all kinds of things from their parents/aunts/uncles: big checks at Xmas, free child care for weeks at a time so they could go to the Bahamas or work without having to deal with us, free tuition at parochial school, free bedroom sets for the kids paid for by grandparents, etc. My parents have literally not given me 1 damn bit of assistance since I turned "an adult." Despite being able to do so. I get told "I raised my kids." Even though they did so with a LOT of help. Loads of it.

I never complain to them about it; I just smile to myself at the lack of self-awareness. I've worked my ass off with no help. And I'll never be able to retire at the ages they did with a defined benefit plan (my father was able to retire in his late 40s). And you think they won't think twice about asking me for help when they need it?? LOL. Of course they will. They want it at both ends. They just don't want to give back. Or acknowledge what they've received.

I have no problem with working hard, earning my keep . . . I've been doing that since I was 18. And I started working PT in the summers, etc. when I was 14. That's fine. But, it burns me to hear them talk so sanctimoniously while absolutely being the most self-centered bunch of people.

You make it sound like that's something unusual or unique. Everyone, regardless of generation, has been doing that. That's nothing new. I started working when I was 16 and still working. Yes, I am a boomer.

No, everyone hasn't. And, what's more, you still don't get it. You've got your benefits, pension, and had the benefit of a huge economy and jobs (no globalization, automation, and other things "kids today" have to deal with on a much larger scale.) You didn't have "prove yourself" in unpaid internships like kids coming out of college do now with loads, and loads, and load, and LOADS of student debt. But, you don't recognize any of this. Again, the lack of self awareness. So, thank you for proving the above point.

Goodness... poor you. Feel better now?

What a trite and dismissive response. Typical of a Boomer.

Yeah, I don’t like complainers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Interesting, all the boomers I know are the ones running charities, being mentors to younger women, babysitting for their grandchildren after having paid for very expensive college educations for their kids, etc.

I'm a tail-end boomer who started work at 15. I paid for my own college sans about $5,000 from from my parents over the 4 years. I paid off my own loans. I worked all through college. Most of my boomer friends did as well.

I got a job right out of school, then immediately started helping my Greatest Generation parents with things they didn't quite have the money for. I ultimately bought them a condo for their old age, then helped my dad move into assisted living when the time came.

For my son, who is a teen, we have have paid for tutoring and will continue to help him post high school.

You are taking out of your hat to put it nicely. You know some bad boomers. It's big generation, hence the word: boom.

Your college debt/obligation is pennies in a bucket to what is burdening kids today coming out of college, with bachelors alone. Many professions now require advanced degrees.

Peorhaps they should learn a trade such as plumber, electrician, carpenter. Many apprenticeships available, both union and non union. Learn a marketable skill and you won't have debt.

Yes!

[Anonymous]

So it boils down to jealousy of the Boomers. Boomers had a lot of hard stuff to deal with and some good luck too.

I think that younger people are alive at the best time ever with technology and opportunity to create businesses from scratch. Boomers didn't have all this opportunity.

When the Boomers die off the wealth will transfer to the younger generation, then their kids will hate on them for being so 'lucky'. And so it goes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So it boils down to jealousy of the Boomers. Boomers had a lot of hard stuff to deal with and some good luck too.

I think that younger people are alive at the best time ever with technology and opportunity to create businesses from scratch. Boomers didn't have all this opportunity.

When the Boomers die off the wealth will transfer to the younger generation, then their kids will hate on them for being so 'lucky'. And so it goes.

Circle of life.

[Anonymous]

That profile of the boomer who bought the house in Seattle for 14K that's now worth over a million really got to me.
We paid 450 for ours and it's now worth . . .. . 375!! (Obviously we don't live in DC, but we bought at the height of the market because that's when the military transferred us here, etc. etc. etc. ) I said to my husband, could you imagine if OUR house was worth 45 million dollars (which would the equivalent of what the boomer's house did)?? Most of us are paying at least 25 percent of our income on a mortgage, and it hasn't actually decreased significantly since we started paying the mortgage ten or so years ago, the raises are few and far between, my job has no pension, our kid's college is the equivalent of several years of salary for us, even with two incomes. THe house that cost one blue collar salary now costs two white collar salaries. How could the boomers not be aware of these facts? We even have shittier health insurance with higher deductibles.
So what if grandma occasionally buys junior a cute little outfit? She can afford to! Her house is paid off. I'll be in my 70's before mine is, and I will likely never retire.