Is Gen Z like Millenials in that they think everything they do is wonderful?

[Anonymous]

Or am I making that up about millennials? The ones in my work place have such high self esteem, and think everything they do is smart, special, etc. It’s nice in a way, but also often not merited.

I’m Gen X, and I know I sound like an old fart

[Anonymous]

Like all young people, they're naive and idealistic until they get a cold dose or reality.

[Anonymous]

No. theyre more like Gen X in that sense.

[Anonymous]

I'm an old millennial. Millennials have it tough! We were not coddled or told we were wonderful. Maybe these people at your workplace have a wealthy background? That breeds this attitude in all generations. As for Gen Z, they have a sense of self-worth, boundaries and not putting up with bullshit in the workplace. It's a good thing millennials don't have.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Like all young people, they're naive and idealistic until they get a cold dose or reality.

They’re not that young anymore

[Anonymous]

Literally everyone is like this. It’s not a generation thing, it’s a normal part of that age. Listen to Gen X music of the 80s/90s and you’ll see they felt the same way.

And also, often young people do have a fresh perspective and bring new ideas. I remember being in the workplace with old Boomers who were stuck in their ways (I’m an older millennial), and I could solve problems they couldn’t. Both sides bring positives to the table, whether it’s experience or a new perspective.

Also agree with PP that it’s great they have workplace boundaries. I hate working with Gen X and Boomers because they feel entitled to my time 24/7.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm an old millennial. Millennials have it tough! We were not coddled or told we were wonderful. Maybe these people at your workplace have a wealthy background? That breeds this attitude in all generations. As for Gen Z, they have a sense of self-worth, boundaries and not putting up with bullshit in the workplace. It's a good thing millennials don't have.

What gen was coddled and told they were wonderful? And that their comfort and feelings matter most? I thought that was millennials.

Yes, the people I’m thinking of are all from UMC families I believe. So maybe that’s it.

[Anonymous]

Boomers, you were literally hippies..

Zip it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm an old millennial. Millennials have it tough! We were not coddled or told we were wonderful. Maybe these people at your workplace have a wealthy background? That breeds this attitude in all generations. As for Gen Z, they have a sense of self-worth, boundaries and not putting up with bullshit in the workplace. It's a good thing millennials don't have.

Yessss I think wealthy background or other privilege is more of an indicator.
Think of all the old white dudes who think they are wonderful. Or the stupid golf bros at work. Or that woman who thinks she's an influencer and not a bit pathetic to the rest of us. They have a bloated sense of self.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Literally everyone is like this. It’s not a generation thing, it’s a normal part of that age. Listen to Gen X music of the 80s/90s and you’ll see they felt the same way.

And also, often young people do have a fresh perspective and bring new ideas. I remember being in the workplace with old Boomers who were stuck in their ways (I’m an older millennial), and I could solve problems they couldn’t. Both sides bring positives to the table, whether it’s experience or a new perspective.

Also agree with PP that it’s great they have workplace boundaries. I hate working with Gen X and Boomers because they feel entitled to my time 24/7.

Lol. I don’t need to listen to Gen X music to figure out what they thought. I’m Gen X and when I started working in law firms, you did what the partners asked, canceled plans if you were needed, didn’t assume you knew everything. My gen x friends (now senior and partners etc) and I often notice how different the younger generation is- more likely to throw work back at a senior person, more likely to want time off for things we’d never have asked for (their dog is sick, it’s their BFFs bday), more likely to speak as if they are experts when they’re not.

It feels like a shift for sure. And yes, obviously each generation brings positives, and negatives, to the table

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm an old millennial. Millennials have it tough! We were not coddled or told we were wonderful. Maybe these people at your workplace have a wealthy background? That breeds this attitude in all generations. As for Gen Z, they have a sense of self-worth, boundaries and not putting up with bullshit in the workplace. It's a good thing millennials don't have.

What gen was coddled and told they were wonderful? And that their comfort and feelings matter most? I thought that was millennials.

Yes, the people I’m thinking of are all from UMC families I believe. So maybe that’s it.

Millennials were not nurtured by boomers at all, the opposite. So as a reaction, they paid more attention to their Gen Z kids, especially to emotional health. But it's not a negative.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Literally everyone is like this. It’s not a generation thing, it’s a normal part of that age. Listen to Gen X music of the 80s/90s and you’ll see they felt the same way.

And also, often young people do have a fresh perspective and bring new ideas. I remember being in the workplace with old Boomers who were stuck in their ways (I’m an older millennial), and I could solve problems they couldn’t. Both sides bring positives to the table, whether it’s experience or a new perspective.

Also agree with PP that it’s great they have workplace boundaries. I hate working with Gen X and Boomers because they feel entitled to my time 24/7.

Lol. I don’t need to listen to Gen X music to figure out what they thought. I’m Gen X and when I started working in law firms, you did what the partners asked, canceled plans if you were needed, didn’t assume you knew everything. My gen x friends (now senior and partners etc) and I often notice how different the younger generation is- more likely to throw work back at a senior person, more likely to want time off for things we’d never have asked for (their dog is sick, it’s their BFFs bday), more likely to speak as if they are experts when they’re not.

It feels like a shift for sure. And yes, obviously each generation brings positives, and negatives, to the table

Work shouldn’t be asking you to cancel plans. Just because Gen X tolerated that BS doesn’t mean everyone else should.

I own a business and we don’t have issues with needing to cancel plans, passing work around, last minute requests, etc because I took the time to build it right and run it well. If we’re scrambling, then something in the systems is broken and I fix it. Whenever I see businesses that have insane demands I always see that their management is terrible and doesn’t know how to run things well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Literally everyone is like this. It’s not a generation thing, it’s a normal part of that age. Listen to Gen X music of the 80s/90s and you’ll see they felt the same way.

And also, often young people do have a fresh perspective and bring new ideas. I remember being in the workplace with old Boomers who were stuck in their ways (I’m an older millennial), and I could solve problems they couldn’t. Both sides bring positives to the table, whether it’s experience or a new perspective.

Also agree with PP that it’s great they have workplace boundaries. I hate working with Gen X and Boomers because they feel entitled to my time 24/7.

Lol. I don’t need to listen to Gen X music to figure out what they thought. I’m Gen X and when I started working in law firms, you did what the partners asked, canceled plans if you were needed, didn’t assume you knew everything. My gen x friends (now senior and partners etc) and I often notice how different the younger generation is- more likely to throw work back at a senior person, more likely to want time off for things we’d never have asked for (their dog is sick, it’s their BFFs bday), more likely to speak as if they are experts when they’re not.

It feels like a shift for sure. And yes, obviously each generation brings positives, and negatives, to the table

Work shouldn’t be asking you to cancel plans. Just because Gen X tolerated that BS doesn’t mean everyone else should.

I own a business and we don’t have issues with needing to cancel plans, passing work around, last minute requests, etc because I took the time to build it right and run it well. If we’re scrambling, then something in the systems is broken and I fix it. Whenever I see businesses that have insane demands I always see that their management is terrible and doesn’t know how to run things well.

Clearly you’ve never worked in big law or finance. I’m not saying it’s ideal, but they’re not exactly broken.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm an old millennial. Millennials have it tough! We were not coddled or told we were wonderful. Maybe these people at your workplace have a wealthy background? That breeds this attitude in all generations. As for Gen Z, they have a sense of self-worth, boundaries and not putting up with bullshit in the workplace. It's a good thing millennials don't have.

What gen was coddled and told they were wonderful? And that their comfort and feelings matter most? I thought that was millennials.

Yes, the people I’m thinking of are all from UMC families I believe. So maybe that’s it.

Millennials were not nurtured by boomers at all, the opposite. So as a reaction, they paid more attention to their Gen Z kids, especially to emotional health. But it's not a negative.

Sigh. The logic skills of people leaves something to be desired

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm an old millennial. Millennials have it tough! We were not coddled or told we were wonderful. Maybe these people at your workplace have a wealthy background? That breeds this attitude in all generations. As for Gen Z, they have a sense of self-worth, boundaries and not putting up with bullshit in the workplace. It's a good thing millennials don't have.

What gen was coddled and told they were wonderful? And that their comfort and feelings matter most? I thought that was millennials.

Yes, the people I’m thinking of are all from UMC families I believe. So maybe that’s it.

Millennials were not nurtured by boomers at all, the opposite. So as a reaction, they paid more attention to their Gen Z kids, especially to emotional health. But it's not a negative.

Most millennials don’t have Gen Z kids.