Comments on: Gen Y Sounds Like A Bunch Of Entitled Whiners http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/ advocacy for the job seeker Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:51:58 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: David Sandusky http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-459017 David Sandusky Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:48:26 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-459017 gen x'er, We don't know anything about you since you hide behind a generation title rather than your own. Please don't do that because you don't represent all of us. The only facts I can gather from your anger is I have a different experience watching young people doing remarkable things including those who I've personally hired, taught, led and been led by. True pros/cons across all generations. The only other fact I can gather is I remember older generations complaining about GenX entitlement when we came into a workforce. You claimed a statement of entitlement not often said out loud when you said "to treat me without respect, after I’ve paid my dues for years." We should all treat you with respect but not for why you think. It is time to change your attitude and become a leader. gen x’er,
We don’t know anything about you since you hide behind a generation title rather than your own. Please don’t do that because you don’t represent all of us. The only facts I can gather from your anger is I have a different experience watching young people doing remarkable things including those who I’ve personally hired, taught, led and been led by. True pros/cons across all generations. The only other fact I can gather is I remember older generations complaining about GenX entitlement when we came into a workforce. You claimed a statement of entitlement not often said out loud when you said “to treat me without respect, after I’ve paid my dues for years.” We should all treat you with respect but not for why you think.
It is time to change your attitude and become a leader.

]]> By: gen y'er http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-458997 gen y'er Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:12:56 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-458997 Can't believe this topic still lives! Gen x'er.....why are you taking all that abuse? Just stand up for yourself. It has NOTHING to do with Generations. I work with young, middle aged and older people all the time...and I'm a part of Gen Y. Honestly, it's starting to sound like a bunch of older folks just complaining. Can’t believe this topic still lives! Gen x’er…..why are you taking all that abuse? Just stand up for yourself.

It has NOTHING to do with Generations. I work with young, middle aged and older people all the time…and I’m a part of Gen Y.

Honestly, it’s starting to sound like a bunch of older folks just complaining.

]]> By: gen x'er http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-458687 gen x'er Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:39:45 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-458687 Gen Y don't deserve the (unlimitless) things they are demanding. Having been insulted, verbally abused, and pushed around by some of these kids in a multi-generational training environment last year, as a Gen X'er I have gained zero respect for Gen Y, having initially being enthralled with their motivated energy, great ideas, and endless talking and incredible confidence. As I am peaceful, kind, and experienced, I oppose any attempts made by a child - yes I now see Gen Y as children and not potential adults - to treat me without respect, after I've paid my dues for years. This treatment cannot be reconciled and why should it. Gen Y don’t deserve the (unlimitless) things they are demanding. Having been insulted, verbally abused, and pushed around by some of these kids in a multi-generational training environment last year, as a Gen X’er I have gained zero respect for Gen Y, having initially being enthralled with their motivated energy, great ideas, and endless talking and incredible confidence. As I am peaceful, kind, and experienced, I oppose any attempts made by a child – yes I now see Gen Y as children and not potential adults – to treat me without respect, after I’ve paid my dues for years. This treatment cannot be reconciled and why should it.

]]> By: Jason Alba http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-365662 Jason Alba Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:17:49 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-365662 Eve Tahmincioglu just wrote a great (although somewhat sad) article on MSNBC about <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28663645/">how hard the job search and recession is hitting Gen Y</a>. The article is one thing, but the comments are another... amazing... there is the usual generational banter but I saw some comments from Gen Y who said "we were duped - it's not all about getting a good education, which leads to a good job" and some from older hiring managers who won't hire Gen Y based on their poor work ethic. I know there is a lot of stereotyping going on but it was refreshing to read an article with more fact than spite, and the comments coming from regular people facing the issues from various seats at the table... Eve Tahmincioglu just wrote a great (although somewhat sad) article on MSNBC about how hard the job search and recession is hitting Gen Y.

The article is one thing, but the comments are another… amazing… there is the usual generational banter but I saw some comments from Gen Y who said “we were duped – it’s not all about getting a good education, which leads to a good job” and some from older hiring managers who won’t hire Gen Y based on their poor work ethic.

I know there is a lot of stereotyping going on but it was refreshing to read an article with more fact than spite, and the comments coming from regular people facing the issues from various seats at the table…

]]> By: Entitled » Entitled to our opinions http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-362911 Entitled » Entitled to our opinions Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:06:44 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-362911 [...] we? Janna White and Stacey Thornberry—two Gen Yers who have joined IABC’s workforce. Call us entitled if you will (we’ll get to that later), but we think we’re entitled to our opinions, too. [...] [...] we? Janna White and Stacey Thornberry—two Gen Yers who have joined IABC’s workforce. Call us entitled if you will (we’ll get to that later), but we think we’re entitled to our opinions, too. [...]

]]> By: HRM Today - Blog Archive » I’m too texty for this post http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-355343 HRM Today - Blog Archive » I’m too texty for this post Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:59:35 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-355343 [...] must admit. When I started reading “horror stories” about how Gen-Y just doesn’t get it, I was offended and appalled. After all, my own work ethic (and that of my similarly aged friends) [...] [...] must admit. When I started reading “horror stories” about how Gen-Y just doesn’t get it, I was offended and appalled. After all, my own work ethic (and that of my similarly aged friends) [...]

]]> By: I’m too texty for this post « Marenated http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-355233 I’m too texty for this post « Marenated Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:52:00 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-355233 [...] 18 12 2008 I must admit. When I started reading “horror stories” about how Gen-Y just doesn’t get it, I was offended and appalled. After all, my own work ethic (and that of my similarly aged friends) [...] [...] 18 12 2008 I must admit. When I started reading “horror stories” about how Gen-Y just doesn’t get it, I was offended and appalled. After all, my own work ethic (and that of my similarly aged friends) [...]

]]> By: HRM Today - Blog Archive » How about Generation “Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?” http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-327796 HRM Today - Blog Archive » How about Generation “Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:02:10 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-327796 [...] We feel entitled [...] [...] We feel entitled [...]

]]> By: Demetrius Pinder http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-316583 Demetrius Pinder Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:49:33 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-316583 Robert, best comment by far! :) Robert, best comment by far! :)

]]> By: Robert Merrill http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/06/17/gen-y-sounds-like-a-bunch-of-entitled-whiners/comment-page-1/#comment-316578 Robert Merrill Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:30:13 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=1322#comment-316578 <blockquote>In the 1st century AD (or CE if you prefer) the Roman writers were complaining that the younger generation had no idea and no respect</blockquote> Pretty sure this has been going on since the Garden of Eden set saw Adam and Eve moving into town (with their son Cain) and thought "there goes the neighborhood..." By now, seems like the world should have degenerated into a cesspool of immorality, political and financial turmoil, and freakish global weather patterns. Oh, wait... : -)

In the 1st century AD (or CE if you prefer) the Roman writers were complaining that the younger generation had no idea and no respect

Pretty sure this has been going on since the Garden of Eden set saw Adam and Eve moving into town (with their son Cain) and thought “there goes the neighborhood…”

By now, seems like the world should have degenerated into a cesspool of immorality, political and financial turmoil, and freakish global weather patterns.

Oh, wait… : -)

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