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Posted by: Cléa in General, tags: cbmused, gen X, gen Y, generation x and generation y in the workforce, management theory, stereotypes, y
Because he doesn’t want to do too much but call the shots.
Because she finds it too boring and menial but expects travel and techno perks.
Because his single mum worked three jobs to give him a home with his own room, own TV, BMX bikes and the latest Nintendo while he learnt to expect freebies from life.
Because her daddy splurged on his little princess and took a double mortgage to buy her an apartment straight after university so that she would not rent.
Because his mummy raised him to think part-time work while studying is beneath him but will gladly give her modest salary so he can trip around the world with his friends.
Because she insists on having Facebook at work or she’ll walk off the job.
Because management and recruiters are told to bow to the hype as if it is the new scientific management principle of the 21st century.
Because the media likes nothing better than to create a public backlash by boxing Gen X and Gen Y into predictable stereotypes.
Y not review our individual work ethics and practices, including our fleXibility and adaptabilitY instead of wearing a cheap designer label based on our birthdaYs.
