Comments on: Millennial Entitlement: Keeping it in Context http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/ Marketing to Millennials Fri, 11 May 2012 19:13:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Millennials: Overconfident or Better Prepared? | Millennial Marketing http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-560 Millennials: Overconfident or Better Prepared? | Millennial Marketing Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:58:25 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-560 [...] November, I suggested that the word ‘entitlement’ has different meanings in different contexts. One person’s entitled is another’s ‘over-’confident’.  Is [...] [...] November, I suggested that the word ‘entitlement’ has different meanings in different contexts. One person’s entitled is another’s ‘over-’confident’.  Is [...]

]]> By: Katie http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Katie Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:06:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-271 I think we can view Millennials in the workplace vs. Boomers in the workplace a lot like we can view Millennials in high school vs. Boomers in high school.<br/><br/>When most Boomers were in high school, an ambitious Boomer made As and Bs, had chores around the house, might have worked an after school job at a local burger joint or at a friend of a parents' store, and probably participated in a sport or club or two.<br/><br/>An ambitious Millennial in high school looked more like this: straight A's in IB and AP courses, where they are getting college credit, five different extra-curriculars (and probably the president of at least one of them), after-school programs to boost SAT scores, active in sports programs, volunteers on weekends, and probably works at an unpaid but prestigious internship over the summer. <br/><br/>Is it any wonder our generation expects more? We've been pushed to the limits of our abilities since we could stand. And while, yes, while we were younger there was definitely an "everyone gets a trophy" attitude from our parents, by the time most of us got through middle school, that attitude had turned into preparing us for cut throat competition from other people our age who were just as well prepared. We WANT to work, to take on responsibility not just so we can make a lot of money and get special privileges, but also because we want to stay competitive. I think it's ridiculous that so many older employers have all this talent and desire on their hands, and they waste it because it's too much of a hassle for THEM. Who's lazy now, Mr. Drawing-my-paycheck-til-I-can-retire?<br/><br/>Sorry...this hits some serious hot button issues for me. >.< I think we can view Millennials in the workplace vs. Boomers in the workplace a lot like we can view Millennials in high school vs. Boomers in high school.

When most Boomers were in high school, an ambitious Boomer made As and Bs, had chores around the house, might have worked an after school job at a local burger joint or at a friend of a parents' store, and probably participated in a sport or club or two.

An ambitious Millennial in high school looked more like this: straight A's in IB and AP courses, where they are getting college credit, five different extra-curriculars (and probably the president of at least one of them), after-school programs to boost SAT scores, active in sports programs, volunteers on weekends, and probably works at an unpaid but prestigious internship over the summer.

Is it any wonder our generation expects more? We've been pushed to the limits of our abilities since we could stand. And while, yes, while we were younger there was definitely an "everyone gets a trophy" attitude from our parents, by the time most of us got through middle school, that attitude had turned into preparing us for cut throat competition from other people our age who were just as well prepared. We WANT to work, to take on responsibility not just so we can make a lot of money and get special privileges, but also because we want to stay competitive. I think it's ridiculous that so many older employers have all this talent and desire on their hands, and they waste it because it's too much of a hassle for THEM. Who's lazy now, Mr. Drawing-my-paycheck-til-I-can-retire?

Sorry…this hits some serious hot button issues for me. >.<

]]> By: Katie http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-1250 Katie Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:06:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-1250 I think we can view Millennials in the workplace vs. Boomers in the workplace a lot like we can view Millennials in high school vs. Boomers in high school.When most Boomers were in high school, an ambitious Boomer made As and Bs, had chores around the house, might have worked an after school job at a local burger joint or at a friend of a parents' store, and probably participated in a sport or club or two.An ambitious Millennial in high school looked more like this: straight A's in IB and AP courses, where they are getting college credit, five different extra-curriculars (and probably the president of at least one of them), after-school programs to boost SAT scores, active in sports programs, volunteers on weekends, and probably works at an unpaid but prestigious internship over the summer. Is it any wonder our generation expects more? We've been pushed to the limits of our abilities since we could stand. And while, yes, while we were younger there was definitely an "everyone gets a trophy" attitude from our parents, by the time most of us got through middle school, that attitude had turned into preparing us for cut throat competition from other people our age who were just as well prepared. We WANT to work, to take on responsibility not just so we can make a lot of money and get special privileges, but also because we want to stay competitive. I think it's ridiculous that so many older employers have all this talent and desire on their hands, and they waste it because it's too much of a hassle for THEM. Who's lazy now, Mr. Drawing-my-paycheck-til-I-can-retire?Sorry...this hits some serious hot button issues for me. >.< I think we can view Millennials in the workplace vs. Boomers in the workplace a lot like we can view Millennials in high school vs. Boomers in high school.When most Boomers were in high school, an ambitious Boomer made As and Bs, had chores around the house, might have worked an after school job at a local burger joint or at a friend of a parents' store, and probably participated in a sport or club or two.An ambitious Millennial in high school looked more like this: straight A's in IB and AP courses, where they are getting college credit, five different extra-curriculars (and probably the president of at least one of them), after-school programs to boost SAT scores, active in sports programs, volunteers on weekends, and probably works at an unpaid but prestigious internship over the summer. Is it any wonder our generation expects more? We've been pushed to the limits of our abilities since we could stand. And while, yes, while we were younger there was definitely an "everyone gets a trophy" attitude from our parents, by the time most of us got through middle school, that attitude had turned into preparing us for cut throat competition from other people our age who were just as well prepared. We WANT to work, to take on responsibility not just so we can make a lot of money and get special privileges, but also because we want to stay competitive. I think it's ridiculous that so many older employers have all this talent and desire on their hands, and they waste it because it's too much of a hassle for THEM. Who's lazy now, Mr. Drawing-my-paycheck-til-I-can-retire?Sorry…this hits some serious hot button issues for me. >.<

]]> By: Lindsey http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Lindsey Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:19:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-247 I think that people who are younger in the generation think that "working within the system to bring down the system" or "playing by the rules of the game" is ridiculous. They've seen people say that but once they get into a job that isn't what they want it beats them down morally until they're eventually doing it because it's a paycheck- they become another paycheck. <br/><br/>The millenials parents pretty much raised them to want jobs that they love. My mom always told me that I should do something that I love even though she didn't do that herself. I think the one way millennials are approaching that is by not going into a broken system that beats them down and takes away their individuality... they're either making their own system or forcing the old one to look at and approach them differently. I think that people who are younger in the generation think that “working within the system to bring down the system” or “playing by the rules of the game” is ridiculous. They’ve seen people say that but once they get into a job that isn’t what they want it beats them down morally until they’re eventually doing it because it’s a paycheck- they become another paycheck.

The millenials parents pretty much raised them to want jobs that they love. My mom always told me that I should do something that I love even though she didn’t do that herself. I think the one way millennials are approaching that is by not going into a broken system that beats them down and takes away their individuality… they’re either making their own system or forcing the old one to look at and approach them differently.

]]> By: Lindsey http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-1249 Lindsey Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:19:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-1249 I think that people who are younger in the generation think that "working within the system to bring down the system" or "playing by the rules of the game" is ridiculous. They've seen people say that but once they get into a job that isn't what they want it beats them down morally until they're eventually doing it because it's a paycheck- they become another paycheck. The millenials parents pretty much raised them to want jobs that they love. My mom always told me that I should do something that I love even though she didn't do that herself. I think the one way millennials are approaching that is by not going into a broken system that beats them down and takes away their individuality... they're either making their own system or forcing the old one to look at and approach them differently. I think that people who are younger in the generation think that “working within the system to bring down the system” or “playing by the rules of the game” is ridiculous. They’ve seen people say that but once they get into a job that isn’t what they want it beats them down morally until they’re eventually doing it because it’s a paycheck- they become another paycheck. The millenials parents pretty much raised them to want jobs that they love. My mom always told me that I should do something that I love even though she didn’t do that herself. I think the one way millennials are approaching that is by not going into a broken system that beats them down and takes away their individuality… they’re either making their own system or forcing the old one to look at and approach them differently.

]]> By: craftycorner http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-209 craftycorner Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:53:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-209 Telecommuting, if that is a millinnial whim, *should* be indulged. Gas prices are going nowhere but up and the economy is stinking right now! In fact, more satellite employees should be scattered about. This would increase productivity, decrease cost, be good for the environment, and be a general win for all generations.<br/><br/>The others, they are more questionable and should be taken more on case by case basis. Telecommuting, if that is a millinnial whim, *should* be indulged. Gas prices are going nowhere but up and the economy is stinking right now! In fact, more satellite employees should be scattered about. This would increase productivity, decrease cost, be good for the environment, and be a general win for all generations.

The others, they are more questionable and should be taken more on case by case basis.

]]> By: craftycorner http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-1248 craftycorner Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:53:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-1248 Telecommuting, if that is a millinnial whim, *should* be indulged. Gas prices are going nowhere but up and the economy is stinking right now! In fact, more satellite employees should be scattered about. This would increase productivity, decrease cost, be good for the environment, and be a general win for all generations.The others, they are more questionable and should be taken more on case by case basis. Telecommuting, if that is a millinnial whim, *should* be indulged. Gas prices are going nowhere but up and the economy is stinking right now! In fact, more satellite employees should be scattered about. This would increase productivity, decrease cost, be good for the environment, and be a general win for all generations.The others, they are more questionable and should be taken more on case by case basis.

]]> By: TB http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-198 TB Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-198 It may be true that they (we?... heck I'm 31 and certainly consider myself more of a millennial) are superior than the older generation. It's irrelevant though for those who works in jobs where the old guard is still in charge. The more they feel threatened, the more they will try to constrain. Certainly I over generalize, but it's worth consideration by "millenials". At some point, you have to play by the rules of the game, and understand that because you want it one way, doesn't mean it's going to happen. That's what entrepreneurism is for ! It may be true that they (we?… heck I’m 31 and certainly consider myself more of a millennial) are superior than the older generation. It’s irrelevant though for those who works in jobs where the old guard is still in charge. The more they feel threatened, the more they will try to constrain. Certainly I over generalize, but it’s worth consideration by “millenials”. At some point, you have to play by the rules of the game, and understand that because you want it one way, doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. That’s what entrepreneurism is for !

]]> By: TB http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 TB Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2008/11/millennial-entitlement-keeping-it-in-context/#comment-1247 It may be true that they (we?... heck I'm 31 and certainly consider myself more of a millennial) are superior than the older generation. It's irrelevant though for those who works in jobs where the old guard is still in charge. The more they feel threatened, the more they will try to constrain. Certainly I over generalize, but it's worth consideration by "millenials". At some point, you have to play by the rules of the game, and understand that because you want it one way, doesn't mean it's going to happen. That's what entrepreneurism is for ! It may be true that they (we?… heck I’m 31 and certainly consider myself more of a millennial) are superior than the older generation. It’s irrelevant though for those who works in jobs where the old guard is still in charge. The more they feel threatened, the more they will try to constrain. Certainly I over generalize, but it’s worth consideration by “millenials”. At some point, you have to play by the rules of the game, and understand that because you want it one way, doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. That’s what entrepreneurism is for !

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