jennie Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 I watched my daughter's generation confront life's realities, of harassment and 'imperfect' workplaces. I have seen these younger ones in action too, and they don't give way. I am interested in perspectives of others here on whether there is a noticeably more open, innovative quality to workplaces today. The New Me Generation The crop of talented recent graduates coming into today's workforce is widely seen as narcissistic and entitled. And those are their best qualities. By Jake Halpern | September 30, 2007 Nicole Mirabile, who is just 15 years old, has a clear vision of her future, and it doesn't involve a boss. The prospect of working at a Fortune 500 company – and landing the sort of well-paying job that Americans once regarded as the benchmark of success – holds zero allure for her. "It would be hard compromising with a lot of different people whom I might clash with," she speculates. Mirabile, a sophomore at North Quincy High School, would be far happier running her own company. "I have the time, I have the brains, I have the patience to do it, and I am not going to give up if I fail once," she vows. . . . http://www.boston.com/news/education/highe..._me_generation/ Quote If you are claiming a religious exemption from the hate law, please say so up front. If you have no religious exemption, please keep hateful thoughts to yourself. Thank you. MY Canada includes Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
ScottSA Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 I watched my daughter's generation confront life's realities, of harassment and 'imperfect' workplaces. I have seen these younger ones in action too, and they don't give way. I am interested in perspectives of others here on whether there is a noticeably more open, innovative quality to workplaces today.The New Me Generation The crop of talented recent graduates coming into today's workforce is widely seen as narcissistic and entitled. And those are their best qualities. By Jake Halpern | September 30, 2007 Nicole Mirabile, who is just 15 years old, has a clear vision of her future, and it doesn't involve a boss. The prospect of working at a Fortune 500 company – and landing the sort of well-paying job that Americans once regarded as the benchmark of success – holds zero allure for her. "It would be hard compromising with a lot of different people whom I might clash with," she speculates. Mirabile, a sophomore at North Quincy High School, would be far happier running her own company. "I have the time, I have the brains, I have the patience to do it, and I am not going to give up if I fail once," she vows. . . . http://www.boston.com/news/education/highe..._me_generation/ I wanted to be a millionaire by the time I was 22 when I was her age. So did a lot of people. 15 is a time to dream. 18 is a time to have life slap you around and do some growing up. Quote
jennie Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Posted October 2, 2007 I wanted to be a millionaire by the time I was 22 when I was her age. So did a lot of people. 15 is a time to dream. 18 is a time to have life slap you around and do some growing up. You may be right but the article also interviews older 20 somethings. Darn, the link is locked now, but here is a bit more info... The Boston Globe Magazine article: The New Me Generation calls the newest crop of graduates entering the workforce narcissistic and entitled. While it may be difficult to work with them, the article proposes they may have just the kind of attitude that can't be replaced with outsourcing... In this regard, narcissism poses quite a conundrum. On the one hand, we need plenty of young entrepreneurs who are willing to believe in themselves in the face of skepticism from their peers, mentors, and society at large. But we also need these upstarts to be correct in their beliefs. It does a society no good to invest in young narcissists who, in betting on themselves, squander resources as they come up with wrong answers again and again. The key, it would seem, is to identify the upstarts with the most potential and then – despite whatever personal qualms we may have with them – allow them to run with their ideas. 1 Comments: * At 8:10 PM, September 30, 2007, Single Ma said… I don't know if this is the opinion of a "New Generation" or simply ANY graduating class. For some reason, I clearly remember similar articles when I was graduating college years ago. There are many interns in my office and I don't have a problem working with any of them. It's usually the older people who resist change that cause the most problems. When will people just accept the fact that many college grads are outgoing, sharp, and have a lot to offer. Despite what the gray haired execs think, the youngins bring a fresh perspective to the boardroom. I would have to agree that it is the older workers not the younger that are resistant to change. However, young enthusiasm is quickly extinguished when the SLOW speed of change becomes apparent to them. Quote If you are claiming a religious exemption from the hate law, please say so up front. If you have no religious exemption, please keep hateful thoughts to yourself. Thank you. MY Canada includes Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Moxie Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 I prefer the older generation, hard working and they don't balk at doing something that isn't defined (in writing) as their mandate visa vie "Job discription". There are some great young people entering the job market, but so many have been pampered that the real world is quite a shock to them. When you give your children everything and they work for nothing they have been nurtured with a overwelming sense of entitlement. Quote Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy
Wilber Posted October 3, 2007 Report Posted October 3, 2007 I would have to agree that it is the older workers not the younger that are resistant to change. However, young enthusiasm is quickly extinguished when the SLOW speed of change becomes apparent to them. That's part of the problem, we have become used to instant gratification forgetting that most of those who have brought about worthwhile changes in society did so because they were persistent and patient. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
jennie Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Posted October 3, 2007 That's part of the problem, we have become used to instant gratification forgetting that most of those who have brought about worthwhile changes in society did so because they were persistent and patient. I think there can be a synergy between youth and elder in the workplace, say for example if someyungun is persistent to the point of accusing you of 'caving' professionally, when it is something you have long despaired of accomplishing ... oh ya ... they can push you to just do it! Quote If you are claiming a religious exemption from the hate law, please say so up front. If you have no religious exemption, please keep hateful thoughts to yourself. Thank you. MY Canada includes Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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