[Qjiggy]

We all heard of terminology used to describe the general population; such as the baby boomers, echo generation, generation x, etc..

I'm interested on what we can say of the current generation. The population that consist mostly of late teens to late 20s. This is the generation that has lived through 9/11 terror, social networking is the norm, smartphones (carrying portable computers) is the way to communicate, and our resources for abundance of information lies through Google. What can we say about this generation?

I can say that this generation are poised to re-populate and re-engineer the lives of previous generation. The generation before them were all to think of getting jobs before starting a family. This generation will soon realize, it is not the route for happiness. And because of that, career development will not be the most soughed after, but will still give a great effort to attaining financial stability This generation will bring out the true value of family upbringing, not the traditional way but more so in accepting what was once viewed as taboo. We are exposed to same-sex relationship, we see more women in our workplaces, and have come along far into the equal rights movement. It's a generation who will see the mistakes done by their predecessor and improve it greatly. It will be the generation who will find a way to reverse global warming, will find a way to eat healthier and smaller portions, and will be well informed of their surroundings. What can you add to this?

[QuantumEnigma]

From what I see at work, it is also the generation that has the least self reliance and least self discipline. If an answer can't be found on Google within 5min, they are helpless to solve the problem.

[Scrotus]

Generation "tell me how to think because society rushed me into doing things and I never got to stop and figure out WHY I wanted to do these things in the first place."

I think you're spot on with your "predictions" or w/e you want to call them. 2012 man...end of the traditional thinking (calendar) and introduction of actually thinking about HOW/WHY they made those damn calendars so we can fucking be innovative again...lawd I hate this society (only sometimes <3).

[Qjiggy]

	Originally Posted by QuantumEnigma To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	From what I see at work, it is also the generation that has the least self reliance and least self discipline. If an answer can't be found on Google within 5min, they are helpless to solve the problem.

If an answer can be found on Google, how true is that information. There really isn't a governing society that can police such things. Unlike newspapers, they have a governing body that makes them responsible to provide truthful information.

However, now information is coming so fast that a hoax on twitter can be countered by reputed source ie. CNN. So maybe everything on the internet is true?

[QuantumEnigma]

	Originally Posted by Qjiggy To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	If an answer can be found on Google, how true is that information. There really isn't a governing society that can police such things. Unlike newspapers, they have a governing body that makes them responsible to provide truthful information. However, now information is coming so fast that a hoax on twitter can be countered by reputed source ie. CNN. So maybe everything on the internet is true?

Ah - I intended no insinuation about gullibility. As they are used to sifting through conflicting information, I think they are actually less trusting than the older generations. Personally I view that as a positive.

My earlier statement was simply about the lack of innovation. They are so used to having information instantly available, that most seem unable to derive it or to create something new. In short, they tend to be consumers not creators.

[MechanicalSun]

I think most of us are becoming pessimists, seeing how things are being handled. There is so much potential-> loads of information at hand(literally as well). Yet no interest to make proper use of this ...

[Paul Siraisi]

I would dispute your calling late teens and 20s 'the current generation'--I'm still here. But I guess you mean the latest one to enter adulthood, which seems to be called Generation Y, according to
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. I discovered Obama and I are members of Generation Jones.

"Characteristics of Generation Y: Gen Y was born between 1980 and 1995 and are also known as the Millennium or Net Generation. Millennials are very technology wise and are comfortable with ethnically diverse groups. Their values are similar to Veterans in that they are optimistic, confident, sociable, and have strong morals and a sense of civic duty. Gen Y are not brand loyal and the speed of the Internet has led the Net Generation to be flexible and changing in its fashion, style consciousness and where and how it is communicated with. They expect great workplace flexibility and are likely to change employers even more frequently than Gen X’s."

[Reizu]

Yep, that's my generation. Thanks you guys.

However, I do have to agree with most things said. Most of my peers are only doing what adults have told them is good to do since childhood (i.e. in order to be happy in life you MUST go to college and you MUST get excellent grades and you MUST get a high-paying job!). I'm only doing it because I WANT to work in some form of complex science because it interests me, and I'm perfectly fine with getting mediocre grades.

I have to say that the point of view that college and good jobs are a must will probably change sooner rather than later in this job market.

Also, I have realized long ago that Google is unreliable for most things I look up!

[Shahira]

I think that most of are under developed. As in compared to say an average twenty year old now and one that lived about two hundred years ago they would be, in my opinion, be probably more mature and accomplished compared to a twenty year old now. An education was not easily obtainable then than it is now which probably has made the whole "worth" of having an education "less". Its also evident in the things you learn about in schools like Primary and Secondary (in the UK don't know the US equivalent) school are generally, in my opinion, vague?

[Pika]

	Originally Posted by Qjiggy To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	It's a generation who will see the mistakes done by their predecessor and improve it greatly. It will be the generation who will find a way to reverse global warming, will find a way to eat healthier and smaller portions, and will be well informed of their surroundings. What can you add to this?

The baby boomers and every subsequent generation have said pretty much the same things about themselves. As a pre-baby-boomer (read; old fart) and relatively objective observer, I haven't noticed too much difference among the various generations as time has gone by other than an incrementally increasing sense of personal entitlement. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

[stealthfighter]

I'm on my 20s but I don't feel like I belong to my supposed generation. I think this generation is one that is so reliant on technology being the benefactors of its most recent development. I don't think however that they will be able to correct the mistakes of the previous generations.

[Qjiggy]

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"Characteristics of Generation Y: Gen Y was born between 1980 and 1995 and are also known as the Millennium or Net Generation. Millennials are very technology wise and are comfortable with ethnically diverse groups. Their values are similar to Veterans in that they are optimistic, confident, sociable, and have strong morals and a sense of civic duty. Gen Y are not brand loyal and the speed of the Internet has led the Net Generation to be flexible and changing in its fashion, style consciousness and where and how it is communicated with. They expect great workplace flexibility and are likely to change employers even more frequently than Gen X’s."

Thank you for verifying the generation y definition; although I'm not particularly fond of 'catch-phrases, the labeling does have a sense of order as to who fits into that group.

Someone mentioned about being brand loyalty, that seems to be the hot-topic in today's marketing. The reference to the jobs will for sure be harder for this generation. Not only because of competiveness, a growing trend (especially in Canada) shows baby-boomers staying longer in the workforce, hence not opening jobs at entry level. More so prompting companies for a second look at their labour budgeting. Interesting about brand loyalty, I'm going to start take notice on this trend.

[DeaconSyre]

It's hard to examine the maturity of Millennials because the age of childhood has grown so much more than previous generations.

Also, I think the rapid and mass communication that this generation is comfortable and competent with is going to start having a profound effect.

I don't really consider most people of this generation as lazy, just unmotivated and untrained. I wouldn't be surprised to find the members of the military in this generation really start shaking things up in a few years.

[StripeDog]

There really is no point in articulating the sociology regarding the new generation. They're hopeless. That's all there is to it.

[JonD]

There is also the concept of
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	...the brains of Twentysomethings are simply not developed enough to choose the right career path and the right romantic partner on the first try. We’re not failures if nothing seems to be the right fit. All of our uncertainty might be completely justified, and we might be doing the right thing by delaying the important decisions and commitments.

Of course, it's not a true developmental stage because it is not a part of all cultures, just ours.

[Distance]

At this point in time, Gen Y in North America is primarily composed of surface skaters.

[Ambra]

I've labeled the current generation, Generation "I".

Name says it all, it is all about them.

[mieu]

Companies seem to be baffled and/or terrified of us, at least mine is. I sat through 3 hours of 'workplace diversity' training, about half of which was dedicated to teaching management and older co-workers how to create an inclusive environment for millennials in order to help retention. I'm so quitting.

(just kidding
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I will not get off of any of your lawns, nor will I turn down my music, so please don't ask.

[Nemesis]

Same shit, newer pile.

[Antares]

We're the generation with
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A prospie literally told me she wouldn't consider Yale because when she was visiting, she asked a girl where is a good place for lunch, and that girl said: "sorry, I'm late for class." You also hear of other prospies who refuse to get out of the car because they saw the school and decide it's not even worthwhile to visit, even though they drove/flew all the way to see the school, and the parents didn't put them in their place.

[ppu6502]

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	Same shit, newer pile.

You'll be hard pressed to get a better answer than this. Much fun as it is to wank around with over-simplified descriptions of entire generations, it's just more of the same.

[thebrainpolice]

We can say that the current generation is less racist, less homophobic, and less murderous than our barbaric ancestors.

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[Daes]

	Originally Posted by Nemesis To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Same shit, newer pile.

This is my thoughts on my generation (and on all generations previous), but for the sake of this thread, I'll tell you some of the beliefs I've noticed among my peers; some apply to me and others do not:

1.) It doesn't matter how much money you make as long as you can live and you are happy.
2.) Long term commitments are a bad idea in general, because things change too often. For example, most of my friends believe that home ownership & marriage are bad ideas for young people.
3.) Working for yourself as a freelancer/starting your own company is better than working at a large corporation. This sentiment is something I find is only common with people with limited employment experience, though.
4.) Simplicity is important in everything; if something can be said in 2 words instead of 5, use 2 words.
5.) Living with your parents is OK if times are hard, or if you are in college.
6.) You shouldn't make anyone feel bad or offend anyone, because you never know who you might be dealing with in the future.

[Dougler]

Manageable, docile, and predictable.

[Still Standing]

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	We're the generation with To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. and To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. issues.

Pretty much this. But I think this thread should actually be about the parenting and role modeling skills of the Baby Boomer generation, who developed the I-want-what-I-want-NOW! mentality with the consumer society and easy access to credit.