Slacking off? Not if you want to keep up
Categories: Business
Many people think our generation wastes time with the internet or video games, but we also work hard. The problem is that everyone works hard – our biggest competitors are our friends.
Millennials will save the world – you’ll see
Categories: Current Events
As children, Millennials were always told they could be whatever they wanted when they grew up. That they could take whatever path they wanted. This couldn’t be more true. There’s just a lot more riding on which way we go. In the words of Uncle Ben from Spiderman, “with great power, comes great responsibility.”
Millennials: Walking Contradictions
Categories: Lifestyle
With the economy in a downward spiral and three (and counting) graduating classes now on the job hunt, Gen Y kids’ personalities are becoming the focal point of discussion and analysis. We’re stock full of both anxiety and self-confidence, but how do we balance those two opposite and overwhelming feelings to parlay them into success? [...]
Gen Y and Technology? We’re Old Friends.
Categories: Technology
By Tenley Wilson They say that Gen Y is “no better or worse at using technology than the rest of the population.” Wait a minute. Whoever said this wasn’t there when my Mom cried because she couldn’t figure out how to turn on her new computer. Or when my Gramma didn’t go on a trip [...]
The Rise of the Conserva-teens
Categories: Lifestyle
Millennials have grown up in a society where conservative is a dirty word, so it’s kind of funny – and probably a little bit shocking – that, in some ways, we might be considered part of that group. We came along in the ‘80’s, when peace, love and bell-bottomed jeans were going out of style [...]
Embracing your Gen Y Status: SXSWi Edition
Categories: Business
One of the SXSW interactive panel sessions (and discussions) I attended this week was called “Why Gen Y Wants to Work ‘With’ You, Not ‘For’ You.” The five panelists were all Gen Y employees who shared their personal experiences and tried to dispel some myths and stereotypes placed on their generation. The audience did a [...]
