First and foremost, I know how BOTH Kennedys were killed, but moving right along… I found that this article was very interesting and also very instructive. As a waitress I work with boomers, Gen Xs and Gen Ys. I have truly noticed that there are huge differences between us all, and as a teacher I know I will be faced with these same problems.
I have to admit I was very satisfied with the article's assessment of my generation (Gen Y) being very similar to the Veteran generation, because I truly do feel that my generation has a lot in common with the generations of yore, working hard to achieve an end result, but rarely allowing work, or our private lives, to take over the other sphere. I've worked very closely with Boomers over the years, and frankly I have heard more than once that I remind them of their mothers. I feel that my generation has a lot to offer with the work ethic of the Veterans but open minds with fewer prejudices and stigmas in our heads than are in those that came before.
I recognize that in the work place I will have to deal with workaholic Boomers for whom work is their life with set ways and procedures and Generation Xers who will be angry with change or motivation on my part. Although I do not think I will interact with many of the Veteran generation in my work life, I can see that it will be a true challenge creating a niche for myself and my colleagues among these very different generations.
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