Have you ever wondered what demographic category that you may fall under? Well I have and I recently learned that my demographic category is called Generation Y. We are a group born between the years 1977 and 1994. I have also learned that we are part of the second largest generation next to the Baby Boomers. We were the kids who grew up seeing it all. From rapid technology growth, to single parents, and even some major world events. Our generation is more ethnically and culturally diverse than previous generations. http://www.socialmarketing.org/newsletter/features/generation3.htm
Generation Y also has a different outlook on work and careers.
"Gen Y are fast movers. We know they will change jobs, and perhaps even
entire careers, many times in their long working lives. This is a stark
contrast with the ‘job for life’ career pattern of their Baby Boomer
parents, and the HR leaders at my executive programme. It also shows
their desire for meaningful, stimulating work from day one, and their
lack of interest in traditional career paths that promote slowly." http://www.forbes.com/sites/lyndagratton/2013/06/06/the-three-paradoxes-of-generation-y/ Sometimes the work ethic is perceived as not being there or lacking, but the truth is we just have a bigger desire to do what makes us happy while paying the bills, instead of the mundane "one job for life" that our parents and grandparents had before us.
We are a fast moving and tech savvy group that wants to be recognized for our ideas and opinions. That is why I am proud to be part of Generation Y.
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