Comments on: Three workplace weaknesses that are really Gen Y strengths

By: Nesting in an anxious mind | Modite

Nesting in an anxious mind | Modite — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:09:44 +0000

[...] Where is it? What time does it start? Are we going to get there late? Do we have to pay a cover? Will I have to walk in heels? I don’t have a cute outfit without heels. It’s going to be cold outside. Will I have to stand at the concert and carry my coat? Will it be hot? Will there be a lot of people? Are the people going be younger than me? Will they be boring? Will the band be good? Who’s going with? Are we going to get drinks after? Will the restrooms be clean? I can’t stand public restrooms. [...]

By: Talking about Generations » Blog Archive » Letting Go: Bringing Generations Together In the Workplace

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:05:21 +0000

[...] dubbed impatient and selfish, the impatience turns to a sense of urgency to complete and our selfishness is wanting access to opportunity and hard [...]

By: Foco em Gerações » Blog Archive » Unindo gerações no ambiente de trabalho

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:58:21 +0000

[...] impacientes e egoístas, a impaciência se transforma num senso de urgência para finalizar e nosso egoísmo e nos leva às oportunidades e trabalho [...]

By: Why Nonprofits Should Hire Gen Y Leaders in a Rough Economy « Entry Level Living

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:45:04 +0000

[...] But here’s what you may not know: we don’t job hop for shits and giggles and many of us would love to stick with one employer. Our moving about is a response to the lack of stability and loyalty we see in the workplace. The people who commented above may see a well qualified candidate recently laid off from the for-profit sector. I see someone who probably put in years at a company only to be let go as if his/her work didn’t mean a damn thing. In other words, loyalty is a two way street and our workplace expectations promote stability and benefit everyone else we work with. [...]

By: How to innovate your career | Modite

How to innovate your career | Modite — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:01:23 +0000

[...] “It creates a culture in which people routinely jump from one job to another… And that lack of loyalty has been a key driver of the rapid innovation over the past three [...]

By: 3 ways to turn weaknesses into strengths | Modite

3 ways to turn weaknesses into strengths | Modite — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:35:27 +0000

[...] but when you realize that you fight because you care things get better. You see, weaknesses are inextricably linked to strengths. They are the manifestation of fear from the things you want the most. And we avoid things that are [...]

By: How to deal with a bad boss | Modite

How to deal with a bad boss | Modite — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:03:44 +0000

[...] pm to see his kids, or pushing through her pet project on eco-friendly envelopes, or making sure he never has to write notes at a meeting again. Whatever the push-point is, find it and use it to make your boss look good. [...]

By: Y Launch » Blog Archive » Gen Y’s Rebecca Thorman Poses a Challenge

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:13:34 +0000

[...] discussion surrounding Generation Y should center on how we can leverage our weaknesses into strengths and how we can use our unique talents effectively in our professional development, [...]

By: can i have a word with you? » Blog Archive » does gen. y need to grow up?

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:34:10 +0000

[...] pushed down because of our age. We know what we deserve. And, some may think we expect too much, but I think we expect too little. Generation Y does not want to become much like the generations before us: jaded, bitter, and [...]

By: Modite by Rebecca Thorman - Four ways to find a job without a specific degree or experience

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:41:52 +0000

[...] ever done on your resume. If you’re a real estate agent, don’t describe the job, but instead describe your accomplishments, how you stood out, and why your experience makes you stellar to the position you’re applying [...]