It is amazing to me how this single issue resonates with Gen Y and their bosses. It does seem as if the solution should be simple, but it’s not due to different perspectives on the importance of hierarchy. Gen Y doesn’t see the value of a pecking order, while those who who prospered by climbing the ladder do. The two sides will not be reconciled soon, and I fear that Gen Y will have to make more accomodations, at least in the short run. Thanks for your comments.

It is amazing to me how this single issue resonates with Gen Y and their bosses. It does seem as if the solution should be simple, but it’s not due to different perspectives on the importance of hierarchy. Gen Y doesn’t see the value of a pecking order, while those who who prospered by climbing the ladder do. The two sides will not be reconciled soon, and I fear that Gen Y will have to make more accomodations, at least in the short run. Thanks for your comments.

I don’t think bosses should cater to Gen Y; we need to learn how to do our work. But when we have good ideas, why not listen and help us succeed? If the Gen Yer succeeds, it will only look good for the boss!

Sarah should just say, “If you can also give me 100% on these projects, I will back you up 100% with your ideas and help you formulate and achieve them.”

Regardless of what generation is involved: If the boss just fights new ideas every second … All it will do is make the employee less willing to do well on regular projects and build resentment. And when Josh gets promoted without Sarah’s support, it will just look bad on her.

I’m not sure why this is so difficult to implement! But it seems to be.

I don’t think bosses should cater to Gen Y; we need to learn how to do our work. But when we have good ideas, why not listen and help us succeed? If the Gen Yer succeeds, it will only look good for the boss!

Sarah should just say, “If you can also give me 100% on these projects, I will back you up 100% with your ideas and help you formulate and achieve them.”

Regardless of what generation is involved: If the boss just fights new ideas every second … All it will do is make the employee less willing to do well on regular projects and build resentment. And when Josh gets promoted without Sarah’s support, it will just look bad on her.

I’m not sure why this is so difficult to implement! But it seems to be.

The Boomers and Gen X’s have more at stake with ehir jobs and roles due to the places they are at in their lives. They need to be a bit more careful and walk the line of corporate status qou to ensure that they are performing in their roles.

The Geny’s have the advantage of less responsibility in their lives and the advantage of being able to take more risks.

Both sides are looking after their own needs.

Technology has taught Gen Y that they can have things quickly, what they need to learn is that “quickly” is not always the same as “easily” and there are dark “non-fun” sides to every job.

Time has taught the Boomers and Gen xers that hard work gains results. They need to remember that A good idea can help short cut an antiquated system.

The message for all involved is tried and true communication. Both sides need to take the time to appreciate the others poitn of view and make regular discussion a prioroty.

The Boomers and Gen X’s have more at stake with ehir jobs and roles due to the places they are at in their lives. They need to be a bit more careful and walk the line of corporate status qou to ensure that they are performing in their roles.

The Geny’s have the advantage of less responsibility in their lives and the advantage of being able to take more risks.

Both sides are looking after their own needs.

Technology has taught Gen Y that they can have things quickly, what they need to learn is that “quickly” is not always the same as “easily” and there are dark “non-fun” sides to every job.

Time has taught the Boomers and Gen xers that hard work gains results. They need to remember that A good idea can help short cut an antiquated system.

The message for all involved is tried and true communication. Both sides need to take the time to appreciate the others poitn of view and make regular discussion a prioroty.