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November 12, 2007
Were you born between 1980 and 1995? The Millennials Are Coming
Last night my wife and I watched the 60 Minutes episode The Millennials Are Coming.
Here is the link to the video on CBS:
The Millennials Are Coming
Below is an excerpt of the 60 Minute interview about Zappos
Hey, I know that every generation has been criticized for something. And the "millennials" are definitely bearing the brunt of that right now.
I don't want to go into detail right now. But I definitely think there are some things that are just not right with the "millennials", or at least how they are defined. But I also think there are some things right with them. How's that for diplomacy? Unlike previous generations, I do think that they don't let their job and career define them like previous generations. They are creative and work at many different jobs, many of which they are really passionate about. But I do think there is something to be said about being a responsible and respectable worker in your work and with your boss. A lot to be said in fact.
I'll talk more about this later. But like everything, there are some good things to be said, as well as some bad things.
And I don't think everything should always be reduced to an issue of economics.
Posted by rhett at November 12, 2007 11:38 PM
Comments
As a "millennial" I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to say. While the video did give some insight into how we think/approach things, I don't believe that every millennial is exactly as they portrayed.
Posted by: joefish ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.rhettsmith.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at November 13, 2007 03:24 AM
Rhett,
Thanks for stopping by ProvocativeChurch and commenting. And btw, say hello to George Hinman for me. We are old friends back in the Cru days and spent a couple a couple of summers together.
Posted by: Bill at November 13, 2007 12:11 PM
This clip hit on one major generational difference: needing praise so much! I think that our society has become more and more narcissistic with each generation. This new generation has been hovered over so much, that they do not know how to internally find their worth. Helicopter parents need to be replaced by hovering bosses? Just a thought.
Posted by: Rich Kirkpatrick at November 20, 2007 09:41 PM
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