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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a typical Gen Xer (born in 73) and I found this article interesting.  In some ways, we do need to stand up and take charge (just grab the reins from those stale, old Boomers!).  However, as the most aborted, neglected, and lonely generation, I think we are actually reveling in standing back and remaining comfortable.  We know that happiness is home made and you're not necessarily going to find it by trying to take charge and *change* everything.  Perhaps our midlife crisis happened when we were trying to raise ourselves?

Also, I think there is a split among Gen Xers.  The earlier waves (63-70) are the "Brat Pack"ers who were able to strike out and make rain throughout the 80's (which was one way to say FU to the previous generations).  They may have lost their shirts in the dot.com bust but they had solid resumes by then to get back on the train.  On the other hand, the mid to later waves (71-78ish) were the Cobain-loving, flannel-wearing, "Slackers" who have been completely raked over the coals both professionally and financially by the Boomers in charge.

[url]http://www.salon.com/2013/08/11/generation_x_gets_really_old_how_do_slackers_have_a_midlife_crisis/[/url][/quote]

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