Who are these loser millennials?

[Anonymous]

I feel like this is an SES thing. I too don’t know any bad millennials but I know they exist. A few coworkers kids haven’t moved out or gotten jobs.

[Anonymous]

It me. I’m the loser millennial! Typing this from the room in my parent’s house that I live in.

[Anonymous]

I'm a middling millennial. I'm well educated, in a respectable mid-career job with a small house and two kids. I'm not the most successful person in my field nationally and I'm not wealthy enough to live in DC or the close in suburbs. I'm not health obsessed, nor am I obese and completely out of shape. Not sure what to tell you, OP, some of us are just normal people.

[Anonymous]

I am a boss who has had plenty of millennials work for me who think they work hard, but don’t realize that they don’t actually put in enough time to do really good work. If you have time for productive hobbies or decorating your home obsessively, you are probably not impressing me with your work ethic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a boss who has had plenty of millennials work for me who think they work hard, but don’t realize that they don’t actually put in enough time to do really good work. If you have time for productive hobbies or decorating your home obsessively, you are probably not impressing me with your work ethic.

I’m glad you’re not my boss.

I have time for hobbies and am doing extremely well in work — I’ve been promoted several times in recent years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a boss who has had plenty of millennials work for me who think they work hard, but don’t realize that they don’t actually put in enough time to do really good work. If you have time for productive hobbies or decorating your home obsessively, you are probably not impressing me with your work ethic.

Wow. I don't have time for productive hobbies or decorating obsessively in my free time outside of work because I have very young children. Wonder what you think of people like me? Also glad you're not my bkss so i don't have to find out.

[Anonymous]

DC is full of strivers. Of course you don’t know losers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am an older millennials ( early 30s) and everyone I know and younger does not meet the accepted negative narrative of millennials. They are:

- well educated and ambitious about their jobs. Whether they’re in engineering, finance or public policy, they are go getters and hustlers. They take their careers seriously and are eager to climb the ladder.
- health obsessed. Peloton every day, work out and eat healthy is a lifestyle.Green juices and self care is a mantra.
- productive hobbies like hiking, learning languages, traveling and cooking.
- pet ownership and home ownership for those who can afford it.
- spotless and clean homes that look like pottery barn catlog
- serious relationships or in the quest for one.

I don’t relate to these lazy entitled millennial stereotypes at all!

The older millennial hired 6 months ago in my department has some of the above attributes, but the one affecting her most in the workplace is not ever putting down her phone. Daily meeting- typing on phone. Department meeting discussing her clients- typing on phone. Then asks "who are we talking about?" because she is not paying attention. She has been told to put the phone away, and does not. Completely unprofessional. Embarrassing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an older millennials ( early 30s) and everyone I know and younger does not meet the accepted negative narrative of millennials. They are:

- well educated and ambitious about their jobs. Whether they’re in engineering, finance or public policy, they are go getters and hustlers. They take their careers seriously and are eager to climb the ladder.
- health obsessed. Peloton every day, work out and eat healthy is a lifestyle.Green juices and self care is a mantra.
- productive hobbies like hiking, learning languages, traveling and cooking.
- pet ownership and home ownership for those who can afford it.
- spotless and clean homes that look like pottery barn catlog
- serious relationships or in the quest for one.

I don’t relate to these lazy entitled millennial stereotypes at all!

The older millennial hired 6 months ago in my department has some of the above attributes, but the one affecting her most in the workplace is not ever putting down her phone. Daily meeting- typing on phone. Department meeting discussing her clients- typing on phone. Then asks "who are we talking about?" because she is not paying attention. She has been told to put the phone away, and does not. Completely unprofessional. Embarrassing.

Oh yes, because none of us know Boomers who are addicted to their phones.

[Anonymous]

Sorry OP. 32, currently living with my parents, not health obsessed or driven with my career. Oh well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am an older millennials ( early 30s) and everyone I know and younger does not meet the accepted negative narrative of millennials. They are:

- well educated and ambitious about their jobs. Whether they’re in engineering, finance or public policy, they are go getters and hustlers. They take their careers seriously and are eager to climb the ladder.
- health obsessed. Peloton every day, work out and eat healthy is a lifestyle.Green juices and self care is a mantra.
- productive hobbies like hiking, learning languages, traveling and cooking.
- pet ownership and home ownership for those who can afford it.
- spotless and clean homes that look like pottery barn catlog
- serious relationships or in the quest for one.

Presicely why I cant stand millenials. For every one of your points. Reeks of smugness.

I don’t relate to these lazy entitled millennial stereotypes at all!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an older millennials ( early 30s) and everyone I know and younger does not meet the accepted negative narrative of millennials. They are:

- well educated and ambitious about their jobs. Whether they’re in engineering, finance or public policy, they are go getters and hustlers. They take their careers seriously and are eager to climb the ladder.
- health obsessed. Peloton every day, work out and eat healthy is a lifestyle.Green juices and self care is a mantra.
- productive hobbies like hiking, learning languages, traveling and cooking.
- pet ownership and home ownership for those who can afford it.
- spotless and clean homes that look like pottery barn catlog
- serious relationships or in the quest for one.

I don’t relate to these lazy entitled millennial stereotypes at all!

The older millennial hired 6 months ago in my department has some of the above attributes, but the one affecting her most in the workplace is not ever putting down her phone. Daily meeting- typing on phone. Department meeting discussing her clients- typing on phone. Then asks "who are we talking about?" because she is not paying attention. She has been told to put the phone away, and does not. Completely unprofessional. Embarrassing.

Oh yes, because none of us know Boomers who are addicted to their phones.

I am PP, and no, I don't know any. I'm Gen X and I don't bring my phone to meetings, because it's rude. No one is talking about boomers.

[Anonymous]

I am 34. I am a supervisory gs-15, striving for an SES. I have two kids, and a 15 DH. life is busy but I am used to succeeding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 34. I am a supervisory gs-15, striving for an SES. I have two kids, and a 15 DH. life is busy but I am used to succeeding.

Two attorneys?

[Anonymous]

I am a hiring manager and try not to hire millennials anymore. Too many have tried to pull the “I have a disability” card as an excuse for poor performance. They grew up thinking they were abnormal if they DIDN’T have a disability, so I’m guessing they either faked one or convinced themselves they had one. Then they were coddled by teachers and parents and expect the same in the workplace. Wrong. I just fire them now. Don’t get me wrong, people with legitimate disabilities will receive whatever accommodations they request. But not one of them has been able to prove whatever disability they are claiming. They are just a PITA to deal with.

Not sure if that meets your loser definition, but that has been my experience (far too many times).