Comments on: What Generation Y fears the most http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/ Kontrary provides a different take on tech, media and life by Rebecca Thorman. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Cops 2.0 » Blog Archive » How authentic is your recruitment message? http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2704 Cops 2.0 » Blog Archive » How authentic is your recruitment message? Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:10:16 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2704 [...] in the world. But it’s also a cynical generation, needing “proof” of this impact. As one opinion put it, “We’re terrified our lives won’t [...] [...] in the world. But it’s also a cynical generation, needing “proof” of this impact. As one opinion put it, “We’re terrified our lives won’t [...]

]]> By: Being the Speaker… And the Youngest Person in the Room || AndyDrish.com http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2703 Being the Speaker… And the Youngest Person in the Room || AndyDrish.com Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:33:56 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2703 [...] shows humility and it’s a joke that won’t offend anyone.  Plus, our generation is different.  We might as well make fun of [...] [...] shows humility and it’s a joke that won’t offend anyone.  Plus, our generation is different.  We might as well make fun of [...]

]]> By: 3 ways to turn weaknesses into strengths | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2702 3 ways to turn weaknesses into strengths | Modite Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:23:36 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2702 [...] really, what do I know. I didn’t grow up with an example of a good relationship. Ryan did. My father died when I was in second grade. His parents are still together. My examples were happy endings. His [...] [...] really, what do I know. I didn’t grow up with an example of a good relationship. Ryan did. My father died when I was in second grade. His parents are still together. My examples were happy endings. His [...]

]]> By: How to deal with a bad boss | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2701 How to deal with a bad boss | Modite Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:28:06 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2701 [...] participation, empathy and respect towards your boss will be reflected in how your boss treats you. Try reverence for a [...] [...] participation, empathy and respect towards your boss will be reflected in how your boss treats you. Try reverence for a [...]

]]> By: Modite by Rebecca Thorman - The four truths of blog and social networks to use to your advantage http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2700 Modite by Rebecca Thorman - The four truths of blog and social networks to use to your advantage Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:35:09 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2700 [...] to all of our writing - words that we have toiled over until 2:00 am and let sit until 2:37 am just to feel motivated and confident enough to even publish - that we should reap grand rewards. That just by giving away permission to our [...] [...] to all of our writing – words that we have toiled over until 2:00 am and let sit until 2:37 am just to feel motivated and confident enough to even publish – that we should reap grand rewards. That just by giving away permission to our [...]

]]> By: Some link love http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2699 Some link love Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:12:00 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2699 [...] keep up with a blog called Modite. It is a blog dedicated to Gen-Y. This and this are a few posts I read this morning. I think it will resonate with many. Enjoy! Like [...] [...] keep up with a blog called Modite. It is a blog dedicated to Gen-Y. This and this are a few posts I read this morning. I think it will resonate with many. Enjoy! Like [...]

]]> By: Dare You to Stop. at Personal PR http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2698 Dare You to Stop. at Personal PR Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:13:12 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2698 [...] dare to stop, and let your emotion create the motion that defines your life. Live a life that matters. Now, today. Don’t [...] [...] dare to stop, and let your emotion create the motion that defines your life. Live a life that matters. Now, today. Don’t [...]

]]> By: marc livanos http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2697 marc livanos Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:33:51 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2697 Then delete the extra comments, sil vous plait! Cheers, Marc Then delete the extra comments, sil vous plait!

Cheers,
Marc

]]> By: marc livanos http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2696 marc livanos Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:31:30 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2696 Emily's post? Don't you mean Emily Post? Cheers, Marc Emily’s post?

Don’t you mean Emily Post?

Cheers,
Marc

]]> By: Tiffany Ford http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2695 Tiffany Ford Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:08:13 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/05/28/what-generation-y-fears-the-most/#comment-2695 I've been reading your blog for sometime now, and I love that you have the guts to discuss some new controversial issues. This articles is full if great subject matter. Awesome work. It's really poignant when you say, "It’s called entering the workforce, and it is an experience that only furthers the distance between us and the issues that matter." Our generation needs to try our best not to let our jobs get in the way of our passions and goals, no matter how hard the fight is. We all want to make our jobs work with our passions and goals, and I believe we can if we stop thinking in the old Gen X or Boomer mindset. Older people are not going to like it, or understand it, just like they don't understand Emily Gould. But we have to demand respect, and forge new paths with out without their support. Progress is our responsibility, and we'll just be kicking ourselves in 20 years if we don't take advantage of our idealism, motivation, and networking developments like our online communities. Sure it gets tough and frustrating, and we need to take a break every now and then. But if we all think outside the box together, and stop trying to fit into the traditional mindset of the workforce, then we have a better chance of making a difference. I’ve been reading your blog for sometime now, and I love that you have the guts to discuss some new controversial issues. This articles is full if great subject matter. Awesome work.

It’s really poignant when you say, “It’s called entering the workforce, and it is an experience that only furthers the distance between us and the issues that matter.”
Our generation needs to try our best not to let our jobs get in the way of our passions and goals, no matter how hard the fight is. We all want to make our jobs work with our passions and goals, and I believe we can if we stop thinking in the old Gen X or Boomer mindset. Older people are not going to like it, or understand it, just like they don’t understand Emily Gould. But we have to demand respect, and forge new paths with out without their support.

Progress is our responsibility, and we’ll just be kicking ourselves in 20 years if we don’t take advantage of our idealism, motivation, and networking developments like our online communities. Sure it gets tough and frustrating, and we need to take a break every now and then. But if we all think outside the box together, and stop trying to fit into the traditional mindset of the workforce, then we have a better chance of making a difference.

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