Comments on: Why Gen Y should talk about politics at work

By: Gen Y Cares About Conversation; Everyone Else, Not So Much — Social Pollination

Gen Y Cares About Conversation; Everyone Else, Not So Much — Social Pollination — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0000

[...] “As products of the Sex and the City generation, Belle and I openly discuss sex, but we also o… [...]

By: Resource Guide: Best of Generation Y | Modite

Resource Guide: Best of Generation Y | Modite — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:31:05 +0000

[...] Why Gen Y should talk about politics at work Taboo topics are quickly becoming acceptable as part of Generation Y’s demand for authenticity [...]

By: Bruce Weinstein, Ph.D.

Bruce Weinstein, Ph.D. — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:13:58 +0000

Thank you for mentioning my work, Rebecca!

By: Politics: NSFW? « A Work in Progress

Politics: NSFW? « A Work in Progress — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:01:38 +0000

[...] Thorman wrote a great post a while back on how Gen Y should discuss politics in the workplace, that the political stances we [...]

By: Religious beliefs are like sex: leave them out of your professional life « internSHARE Blog

Fri, 08 May 2009 19:26:30 +0000

[...] course, just like politics – and yes, even sex – religion is bound to come up as you get to know people. It’s human nature. But there are so many things which make the current job market tough for [...]

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By: Lyons

Lyons — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:31:07 +0000

Rebecca,

One comment I haven’t seen on the replies is a sentiment that I feel.

Naturally, we all feel that our opinions are ultimately correct — otherwise we wouldn’t hold them! I’m no exception. Yet, when I examine my own political beliefs, correct though I think they are, I find myself politically homeless.

So, what ought one do when one has shall we say principled though atypical political views? I have my reasons, I think I’m principled, and if one picked a fight I think I could handle an argument. But frankly, when political issues come up at work, it’s easier to politely nod my head and wait for the conversation to change topics.

By: Girl Meets Business | Replace these four outdated rules

Girl Meets Business | Replace these four outdated rules — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:14:34 +0000

[...] I know the election’s over, but there are still a ton of opportunities for politics and religion to be brought up. After all, most of us spend 40 hours or more a week with our co-workers. These things are bound to come up at some point, and pretending like religion and politics don’t exist inhibits relationships and understanding. [...]

By: Lisa Gates

Lisa Gates — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:20:39 +0000

Rebecca,

Gen Y gets it. And Millenials will follow even stronger in your suit. Interrelated, interconnected, all relevant, part of the process and the game. All fair game. Get it out, onto the floor, into the open.

Amen to that.

We are done with the closet.

By: Bryan Bliss

Bryan Bliss — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:21:49 +0000

I agree that there needs to be MORE talk about politics and issues.
Ignorance is a group sport. Idiots need to have a reality check. ( Bossplaya)
I remember a Gil Scott Heron song where he reminds us “If you dont STAND for something, then you will fall for ANYTHING”
thanks and take care
Bry