Anonymous
12/05/2020 09:25
Subject: Who are these loser millennials?
Anonymous wrote:I’ve worked with millennials who mostly seem to think they should be given a medal if they show up on time. They do a good job when their ego is on the line but otherwise slack, dress too casually for work, and don’t understand they can’t work on freelance or watch tv while they work. There have been about 5 of these in my office. The one who was amazing was from another country.
I’m Gen X and I’m sure people would’ve said similar things about my generation but I was taught to have independence, a strong work ethic, and respect.
That’s a good point. I think that’s the biggest difference between GenX and the millennials. As GenX we were much more independent at a young age. I think that for many of us a drivers license marked this transition. Between school, sports, and work we kind of struck out on our own while in hs. Eighteen came and we were adults and knew we had to figure it out on our own.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 07:53
Subject: Who are these loser millennials?
I’ve worked with millennials who mostly seem to think they should be given a medal if they show up on time. They do a good job when their ego is on the line but otherwise slack, dress too casually for work, and don’t understand they can’t work on freelance or watch tv while they work. There have been about 5 of these in my office. The one who was amazing was from another country.
I’m Gen X and I’m sure people would’ve said similar things about my generation but I was taught to have independence, a strong work ethic, and respect.
I’m Gen X and I’m sure people would’ve said similar things about my generation but I was taught to have independence, a strong work ethic, and respect.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 07:47
Subject: Re:Who are these loser millennials?
Great parody post. Love it!
Anonymous
12/05/2020 07:47
Subject: Re:Who are these loser millennials?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:One thing I found interesting is at conferences for work the boomers and gen X era go to dinner every night and get drunk.
The millennials take advantage of whatever there is to offer in the area going hiking, skiing, zip lining, white water rafting, city tours, museums, etc
Well how else would they have things to post on Instagram?
Perfect!
Anonymous
12/05/2020 07:47
Subject: Who are these loser millennials?
Anonymous wrote:I’m 34 (1986) and consider myself an older millennial. I work in the tech space and have dealt with a number of millennials. I noticed that a lot of their behavior and expectations was derived from their parents.
It’s really hard to filter the whiny millennials out. The biggest red flag to me in hiring is if someone has never worked a part time job.
I will say it’s really annoying to me to hear the “I can’t afford it” excuse for anything. You could afford (house, car, pet) if you didn’t spend all of your money on an expensive degree, clothes and avocado toast.
You're actually right in the middle of the millennnial generation. Which may explain why you sound exactly like one. Blame it on somebody else.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 07:41
Subject: Who are these loser millennials?
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!
They might not be lazy, but they sound insufferable.
Insufferable indeed as well as living in an upper middle class bubble.
OPs description of millennials seems to completely discount those who are living elsewhere. How about going to a smaller city or town in West Virginia, Kansas, North Dakota, Alabama or Texas? Do you think those millennials fit the same description? How many of them do you think own Peletons? Not many.
For the price of an exercise bike, they can probably make two or three mortgage payments. Self-care and exercise consists of working two jobs just to get by and so they can sleep at night without worry.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 07:23
Subject: Who are these loser millennials?
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!
They might not be lazy, but they sound insufferable.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 07:22
Subject: Re:Who are these loser millennials?
Anonymous wrote:One thing I found interesting is at conferences for work the boomers and gen X era go to dinner every night and get drunk.
The millennials take advantage of whatever there is to offer in the area going hiking, skiing, zip lining, white water rafting, city tours, museums, etc
Well how else would they have things to post on Instagram?
Anonymous
12/05/2020 07:03
Subject: Re:Who are these loser millennials?
What a tedious list of “impressive” traits.
The millennials you know don’t sound lazy but they do sound smug and boring. I also agree with PP that young people aren’t great at assessing their contributions at work.
The millennials you know don’t sound lazy but they do sound smug and boring. I also agree with PP that young people aren’t great at assessing their contributions at work.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 06:51
Subject: Re:Who are these loser millennials?
One thing I found interesting is at conferences for work the boomers and gen X era go to dinner every night and get drunk.
The millennials take advantage of whatever there is to offer in the area going hiking, skiing, zip lining, white water rafting, city tours, museums, etc
The millennials take advantage of whatever there is to offer in the area going hiking, skiing, zip lining, white water rafting, city tours, museums, etc
Anonymous
12/05/2020 06:48
Subject: Who are these loser millennials?
I’m 34 (1986) and consider myself an older millennial. I work in the tech space and have dealt with a number of millennials. I noticed that a lot of their behavior and expectations was derived from their parents.
It’s really hard to filter the whiny millennials out. The biggest red flag to me in hiring is if someone has never worked a part time job.
I will say it’s really annoying to me to hear the “I can’t afford it” excuse for anything. You could afford (house, car, pet) if you didn’t spend all of your money on an expensive degree, clothes and avocado toast.
It’s really hard to filter the whiny millennials out. The biggest red flag to me in hiring is if someone has never worked a part time job.
I will say it’s really annoying to me to hear the “I can’t afford it” excuse for anything. You could afford (house, car, pet) if you didn’t spend all of your money on an expensive degree, clothes and avocado toast.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 06:40
Subject: Re:Who are these loser millennials?
Anonymous wrote:It me. I’m the loser millennial! Typing this from the room in my parent’s house that I live in.
But you still have your humour.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 06:39
Subject: Re:Who are these loser millennials?
Anonymous wrote:If someone’s home looks similar to a home decor catalogue, I would find that very odd.
Like the person was so obsessed w/creating + maintaining a showcase home.
A home can be neat, tidy and attractive but it also should be inviting.
It seems to be a thing. My house is full of colourful Christmas decorations, its festive. The millennials I work with all have their houses decorated like its going to be in a magazine photo shoot. The colours are uniform with a gold/white or silver/white/beige theme and the decorations are beautiful, it's all blended in like a glamour photo but you just feel like you shouldn't touch anything.
I would rather a clean but inviting home.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 06:23
Subject: Who are these loser millennials?
I hire and manage teams mostly in the mid-20s to mid-30s and there seems to be no middle great: they are either incredibly hard workers or so far the other way that their the type to have their parents call the office on their behalf.
Over the years, I've gotten better/cautious at spotting potential troublemakers/firebreathers from their social media posts.
Over the years, I've gotten better/cautious at spotting potential troublemakers/firebreathers from their social media posts.
Anonymous
12/05/2020 05:27
Subject: Re:Who are these loser millennials?
If someone’s home looks similar to a home decor catalogue, I would find that very odd.
Like the person was so obsessed w/creating + maintaining a showcase home.
A home can be neat, tidy and attractive but it also should be inviting.
Like the person was so obsessed w/creating + maintaining a showcase home.
A home can be neat, tidy and attractive but it also should be inviting.