Comments on: The rising rift between Gen X and Gen Y http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/ Career and life advice for the new generation Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:55:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: AAX http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-399180 AAX Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:03:30 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-399180 ARE YOU ALL ALL NUTS!! WORLD CANT BE SAVED BY HAPPY GO LUCKY INGORANT ENTHUSIASM OR WITHOUT CHARACTER THROUHG HARDSHIP, SACRIFICE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY TEAMWORK AND GEN X HAS BAGS OF IT ALL BECAUSE IT IS FORCED OUT OF THEM AT MOST TIMES. THE THING THAT MAKE IT NON-GLARING IS THEIR SELF UNDERMINING CYNICISM. WAKE UP!! GEN X DONT HAVE TO WORK WITH GEN Y OR ANYBODY ELSE, GEN X HAVE TO WORK WITH OTHER GEN XS FOR THE SAKE OF THEIR FUTURE AND THEIR CHILDREN. ARE YOU ALL ALL NUTS!! WORLD CANT BE SAVED BY HAPPY GO LUCKY INGORANT ENTHUSIASM OR WITHOUT CHARACTER THROUHG HARDSHIP, SACRIFICE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY TEAMWORK AND GEN X HAS BAGS OF IT ALL BECAUSE IT IS FORCED OUT OF THEM AT MOST TIMES. THE THING THAT MAKE IT NON-GLARING IS THEIR SELF UNDERMINING CYNICISM. WAKE UP!! GEN X DONT HAVE TO WORK WITH GEN Y OR ANYBODY ELSE, GEN X HAVE TO WORK WITH OTHER GEN XS FOR THE SAKE OF THEIR FUTURE AND THEIR CHILDREN.

]]> By: Stevo http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-344228 Stevo Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:13:24 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-344228 Interesting to see everyone living up to their stereotypes i.e. brutal honesty of Xers vs. youthful folly of Gen Y. In places, the blunt comments were refreshingly funny. Nevertheless, I'm reasonably sure by the time those in Gen Y reach their 40s, their traits would have developed into something of genuine significant value... and they'll be able to legitimately claim kudos. I look forward to that day; the world will be a better place. Interesting to see everyone living up to their stereotypes i.e. brutal honesty of Xers vs. youthful folly of Gen Y. In places, the blunt comments were refreshingly funny.

Nevertheless, I’m reasonably sure by the time those in Gen Y reach their 40s, their traits would have developed into something of genuine significant value… and they’ll be able to legitimately claim kudos.

I look forward to that day; the world will be a better place.

]]> By: Denny http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-339767 Denny Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:20:17 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-339767 A Gen X's thoughts. I am a business owner . Like many in Gen X, I saw some challenges with Boomers in the workforce (in the 1990's) so I became a business owner in 2000 . I saw the Boomers self absorption, the rosey colored view of the world and the excessive optimism. Guess what.. things have changed for everyone!!!! There is now a much more conservative Boomer that worries of retirement, health care, paying a big price for living a social life to excessiveness, lack of connection to their kids (replaced by drugs and materialism) and the fear of being remembered only as Hippies. Now 2010, I find Boomers are actually favoring Gen X over Y in business. As to Gen Y, I like their idealism and their group think. However, their entitlement mentality must and will evaporate. Even with their quick rises to power, I SERIOUSLY doubt Y can keep acquired power due to a Y's boredom from their quick success or suffer their fate at the hands of numerous con artist of the world. Y is SO VERY distracted by technology, blind to history and thinks so highly of themselves...that arrogance will be their downfall. It is really time when all America stops grouping people by generation and start thinking like Americans as a whole b/c no matter your age or your current finances today... you are replaceable, technology is replacing workers quickly, retirement is a thing of the past and your job maybe headed overeseas. A Gen X’s thoughts. I am a business owner . Like many in Gen X, I saw some challenges with Boomers in the workforce (in the 1990’s) so I became a business owner in 2000 . I saw the Boomers self absorption, the rosey colored view of the world and the excessive optimism. Guess what.. things have changed for everyone!!!! There is now a much more conservative Boomer that worries of retirement, health care, paying a big price for living a social life to excessiveness, lack of connection to their kids (replaced by drugs and materialism) and the fear of being remembered only as Hippies. Now 2010, I find Boomers are actually favoring Gen X over Y in business. As to Gen Y, I like their idealism and their group think. However, their entitlement mentality must and will evaporate. Even with their quick rises to power, I SERIOUSLY doubt Y can keep acquired power due to a Y’s boredom from their quick success or suffer their fate at the hands of numerous con artist of the world. Y is SO VERY distracted by technology, blind to history and thinks so highly of themselves…that arrogance will be their downfall. It is really time when all America stops grouping people by generation and start thinking like Americans as a whole b/c no matter your age or your current finances today… you are replaceable, technology is replacing workers quickly, retirement is a thing of the past and your job maybe headed overeseas.

]]> By: Is Gen Y teamwork killing creativity? | Modite http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-318127 Is Gen Y teamwork killing creativity? | Modite Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:16:24 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-318127 [...] Y, in contrast, is all about the team, preferring conformity inside the lines over pushing boundaries or ourselves. “In many [...] [...] Y, in contrast, is all about the team, preferring conformity inside the lines over pushing boundaries or ourselves. “In many [...]

]]> By: Scott http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-267901 Scott Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:39:21 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-267901 I see the potential conflict because I am on the younger side of Gen X, yet having 2 younger brothers that are Millennials and working with them for over 12 years, I understand them. Yes, there are differences, but I try to stick to 3 things that help the 2 generations cohesively exist: - vision - strengths - results/performance The multi-generational workforce is reality today. I think the multitude of diversity is fascinating! I see the potential conflict because I am on the younger side of Gen X, yet having 2 younger brothers that are Millennials and working with them for over 12 years, I understand them.

Yes, there are differences, but I try to stick to 3 things that help the 2 generations cohesively exist:
- vision
- strengths
- results/performance

The multi-generational workforce is reality today. I think the multitude of diversity is fascinating!

]]> By: Niceness is the new career trend | Modite http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-261215 Niceness is the new career trend | Modite Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:27:10 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-261215 [...] our children will most certainly rebel against us, perhaps under the objectivism of Ayn Rand or the cynicism of Gen X, our optimism, vanilla, mediocre and conservative as it may be, is [...] [...] our children will most certainly rebel against us, perhaps under the objectivism of Ayn Rand or the cynicism of Gen X, our optimism, vanilla, mediocre and conservative as it may be, is [...]

]]> By: Kirsty http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-260986 Kirsty Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:32:41 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-260986 Found this blog and compared it to your most recent one, where you are whining about gen y being forced out of housing by gen x and BB. Oh how a recession changes a generational attitude. Found this blog and compared it to your most recent one, where you are whining about gen y being forced out of housing by gen x and BB. Oh how a recession changes a generational attitude.

]]> By: AaX http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-200240 AaX Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:08:32 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-200240 LISTEN ! Unfortunately I sincerely analyses that the digital (y) generation is the prechosen and preprogrammed generation that will usher the new world orderings. As they are humming silently in a secret smile as their days unfolds, they have missed all the values that the previous generations have and is still fighting for where the power that be fail to repressed. We are waiting the final world peace in the hearts of gen. Z. So those that actually heed this, rethink and learn more of the truthful naturality of the past. That is the true prophecised future as you like it or not. We have no choice. LISTEN ! Unfortunately I sincerely analyses that the digital (y) generation is the prechosen and preprogrammed generation that will usher the new world orderings. As they are humming silently in a secret smile as their days unfolds, they have missed all the values that the previous generations have and is still fighting for where the power that be fail to repressed. We are waiting the final world peace in the hearts of gen. Z. So those that actually heed this, rethink and learn more of the truthful naturality of the past. That is the true prophecised future as you like it or not. We have no choice.

]]> By: amy http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-197118 amy Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:22:36 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-197118 The helplessness...oh dear god the helplessness.... It's not your fault, Gen Y. I mean genuinely, not in the "I must be in the right because I Have Self-Esteem" way. You got raised in daycare centers run by liability fears; you got the sharp end of the Teams Solve Everything pedagogical stick in schools driven by liability fears. You went to camps and various programs because your parents had to work; you didn't know what it was to entertain yourself, to have the freedom to wander the neighborhood, to be alone. You've been grouped and wrapped in bubble wrap since before you can remember, and medicated up the wazoo to keep everything running smoothly. Your life has been funded by the deep pockets of Mr. Credit Line, and you've never known "no". And now? Well, reality hasn't entirely hit. It will soon enough. Some of you will discover moxie, and the rest will sink. I'd like to fast-forward past the part where you discover you were fed a line of baloney about being part of a team, and look for someone to blame about it, but you'll figure it out. You might even figure out why the old folks look so shocked at lying, plagiarism, casual theft, etc. Soon enough, too, your little brothers and sisters and cousins are going to be as annoyed with you as we are with the Boomers. Why? Because they're growing up and graduating in scarcity. Many of them will learn, as we did, what poverty is, what it means to fight for a job, and who you can really rely on. And they'll have no patience for your falling apart because clicking the button no longer produces results, and there is genuinely not another screen or favor to pull. No, I don't laugh at you, but I'm increasingly worried as you head for 30. You're going to have to pick up some significant new skills or we're all going to be in trouble. There's too many of you to walk around that naive and steer a country. The helplessness…oh dear god the helplessness….

It’s not your fault, Gen Y. I mean genuinely, not in the “I must be in the right because I Have Self-Esteem” way. You got raised in daycare centers run by liability fears; you got the sharp end of the Teams Solve Everything pedagogical stick in schools driven by liability fears. You went to camps and various programs because your parents had to work; you didn’t know what it was to entertain yourself, to have the freedom to wander the neighborhood, to be alone. You’ve been grouped and wrapped in bubble wrap since before you can remember, and medicated up the wazoo to keep everything running smoothly. Your life has been funded by the deep pockets of Mr. Credit Line, and you’ve never known “no”.

And now? Well, reality hasn’t entirely hit. It will soon enough. Some of you will discover moxie, and the rest will sink. I’d like to fast-forward past the part where you discover you were fed a line of baloney about being part of a team, and look for someone to blame about it, but you’ll figure it out. You might even figure out why the old folks look so shocked at lying, plagiarism, casual theft, etc.

Soon enough, too, your little brothers and sisters and cousins are going to be as annoyed with you as we are with the Boomers. Why? Because they’re growing up and graduating in scarcity. Many of them will learn, as we did, what poverty is, what it means to fight for a job, and who you can really rely on. And they’ll have no patience for your falling apart because clicking the button no longer produces results, and there is genuinely not another screen or favor to pull.

No, I don’t laugh at you, but I’m increasingly worried as you head for 30. You’re going to have to pick up some significant new skills or we’re all going to be in trouble. There’s too many of you to walk around that naive and steer a country.

]]> By: Kim http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-98252 Kim Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:53:16 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/06/the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-98252 Dylan, I think Social Drama was invented and passed on by the Boomers (the Greatest and Silent generations were not self absorbed whiners) and in all honesty, I have bemoaned the fact that for years I was "older" and more mature than people twice my age that I worked with (I am a leading-edge Xer--got nearly 10 years on ya). Found their incessant drama a waste of time and energy. Never identified with the slacker-druggie Reality Bites movie either. It was a fabrication of someone's ideal of what Gen Xers were like. Back when they had only been adults for about 5 years and had yet to define themselves. Hmm...kind of like the generalities everyone has made about Gen Y although they are still coming of age? Seems history is doomed to repeat.... :) Dylan, I think Social Drama was invented and passed on by the Boomers (the Greatest and Silent generations were not self absorbed whiners) and in all honesty, I have bemoaned the fact that for years I was “older” and more mature than people twice my age that I worked with (I am a leading-edge Xer–got nearly 10 years on ya). Found their incessant drama a waste of time and energy. Never identified with the slacker-druggie Reality Bites movie either. It was a fabrication of someone’s ideal of what Gen Xers were like. Back when they had only been adults for about 5 years and had yet to define themselves. Hmm…kind of like the generalities everyone has made about Gen Y although they are still coming of age? Seems history is doomed to repeat…. :)

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