The boss brought my attention to this article about Generation X whether this current apocalypse from MSNBC. Being a proud member of Gen X and having read Douglas Coupland’s novel that officially branded us this article caught my attention. Like the subject of this piece, I too have been caught in the double whammy. I [...]
Double Whammy On Gen X
March 12th, 2009 · No Comments · career, change
Tags: books·economics·Generation X
Break Free From Your Veal Fattening Pens!
May 13th, 2008 · No Comments · career, change, management
The February 2008 issue of the HBR (sorry, no link) has an article by Tamara J. Erickson that examines Gen Y’s attitude(s) toward work. Gen Y wants to be paid for tasks completed not for time served stuffed into a veal fattening pen. And Gen Y is getting what it wants once the Boomer’s start [...]
