Comments on: Twentysomething: The rising rift between gen X and gen Y http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:20:17 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: anecdotal librarian « adj.librarian http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-194125 anecdotal librarian « adj.librarian Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:13:14 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-194125 [...] All in all, I’m not certain what to think, anymore, about the bookstore model. It’s appealing to the eye. But after reading Brisco’s article, I’m convinced that bookstores and libraries operate on the same model of confusing the customer/patron in order to make them interact with the librarian. And people today, according to studies and the media, want to do it all themselves. Seriously, I’ve always wanted to do it all myself,  so I can’t understand the generational shift. [...] [...] All in all, I'm not certain what to think, anymore, about the bookstore model. It's appealing to the eye. But after reading Brisco's article, I'm convinced that bookstores and libraries operate on the same model of confusing the customer/patron in order to make them interact with the librarian. And people today, according to studies and the media, want to do it all themselves. Seriously, I've always wanted to do it all myself,  so I can't understand the generational shift. [...]

]]> By: Talking about Generations » Blog Archive » Letting Go: Bringing Generations Together In the Workplace http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-191424 Talking about Generations » Blog Archive » Letting Go: Bringing Generations Together In the Workplace Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:06:27 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-191424 [...] X but I think our idealism is a driving force and spirit that is contagious. Gen X operates with realism, pragmatism and effectiveness over Gen Y’s [...] [...] X but I think our idealism is a driving force and spirit that is contagious. Gen X operates with realism, pragmatism and effectiveness over Gen Y’s [...]

]]> By: Foco em Gerações » Blog Archive » Unindo gerações no ambiente de trabalho http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-191421 Foco em Gerações » Blog Archive » Unindo gerações no ambiente de trabalho Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:58:04 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-191421 [...] acho que nosso idealismo é a força motora e animadora que contagia. A geração X trabalha com realismo, pragmatismo e eficácia acima do idealismo da geração [...] [...] acho que nosso idealismo é a força motora e animadora que contagia. A geração X trabalha com realismo, pragmatismo e eficácia acima do idealismo da geração [...]

]]> By: Gen Xerwhotellsitlikeitis http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-188423 Gen Xerwhotellsitlikeitis Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:54:15 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-188423 Yes, it is quite depressing to have to sift thru the monstrosity of Gen-Y fashion, what they call "80's retro". Gen Yers actually think they look cool. Refusing take a lesson from the 80's? you shall see. Hideous neon colors and ugly flat shoe-slippers. Good Lord help us Gen Xers, there is NOTHING to choose from. We must stick with our AF as they are the only retailers who kept it like we love it, good old late 90s fashion. Sexy and understated. Oh how we cherish those times. Generation Z (is and) will be awesome. The are going to bring back sexy. - and molly-whop Gen Y. I can't wait for these Baby-Boomer-doting clowns' time to pass. Gen-Y = hollow shell of a Baby Boomer who wishes they were 17 again. Yes, it is quite depressing to have to sift thru the monstrosity of Gen-Y fashion, what they call "80's retro". Gen Yers actually think they look cool. Refusing take a lesson from the 80's? you shall see.

Hideous neon colors and ugly flat shoe-slippers. Good Lord help us Gen Xers, there is NOTHING to choose from.

We must stick with our AF as they are the only retailers who kept it like we love it, good old late 90s fashion. Sexy and understated. Oh how we cherish those times.

Generation Z (is and) will be awesome. The are going to bring back sexy. – and molly-whop Gen Y. I can't wait for these Baby-Boomer-doting clowns' time to pass.

Gen-Y = hollow shell of a Baby Boomer who wishes they were 17 again.

]]> By: Unknown http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-188343 Unknown Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:15:30 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-188343 It's really sad to see that Gen Xers who are between the ages of 44 and 29 try to look like as if though they are 10 years younger than they are, with Abercrombie shirts on and so forth. It's disturbing. The women try to look like Kate from Jon and Kate plus 8. Its gross. Over 95% of Xers I know drive an gas sucking SUV, and support the GOP. And on top of all of that, now we got the Gen Zers (1995-2010) coming into the world with Hannah Montanaism where it's okay to dress like a Bratz Doll. Good Lord help us all! It's really sad to see that Gen Xers who are between the ages of 44 and 29 try to look like as if though they are 10 years younger than they are, with Abercrombie shirts on and so forth. It's disturbing. The women try to look like Kate from Jon and Kate plus 8. Its gross. Over 95% of Xers I know drive an gas sucking SUV, and support the GOP. And on top of all of that, now we got the Gen Zers (1995-2010) coming into the world with Hannah Montanaism where it's okay to dress like a Bratz Doll. Good Lord help us all!

]]> By: Patrick http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-188051 Patrick Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:29:21 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-188051 Writer is full of crap. All youth is idealistic ... What is important are the values that guide their pursuits and the nature of those pursuits, (refer to URL attached for a good general characterization of Gen Y). Writer is full of crap. All youth is idealistic … What is important are the values that guide their pursuits and the nature of those pursuits, (refer to URL attached for a good general characterization of Gen Y).

]]> By: Shan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-185137 Shan Mon, 04 May 2009 08:19:02 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-185137 It's called ageism. It's called ageism.

]]> By: J. Anthony http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-184241 J. Anthony Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:16:25 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-184241 Let me see if I can explain this in laymens terms as generation "Y" does seem to be unbelievably air headed at best and downright emotionally disturbed at worst. 1. We were using personal computers long before most of you were even born! ie. Texas Instruments. Shall we talk about Bill Gates ... maybe that other guy Steve Jobs? ever heard of them? By the way I'm a 37 year old male. Our elementary school had access to home computers (texas instruments) as did our middle school and high school (Macintosh) for that matter. Point being we were the first to explore the territory and with intense feedback helped create what you bozos use today. 2. As far as sitting in a corner listening to an Ipod is concerned? If you consider running your own business for the last 15 years comparable to sitting in the corner listening to an Ipod... well guilty as charged! In fact 6 of my closest friends own successful businesses. One actually making motion pictures at this point. How about this, lets call it like it really is shall we?: Know it all, narcissistic personality disorderd, spoiled rotten brats entering the workforce wet behind the ears judging an entire generation that literally helped pave the way for their sorry asses! By bravely going against the grain and voting in such people as Bill Clinton for 2 terms, breaking down racial barriers to an extent never previously seen, promoting the use of "green" products to help save the planet, Creating a health food niche in which your kind can thrive, supporting the termination of apartheid in south africa as well as creating a musical and artistic niche that to this day isnt completely acknowledged for its intense uniqueness and flair. We assisted in creating the internet, cellphones and personal computers making them what they are today as well as well as participated in a building boom of epic proportions while having some of the most memorable athletes in sports history. Lance Armstrong, Flo Jo (god rest her soul)De la hoya, Michael Jordan, Andre Aggasi, Bret Favre shall I continue? Listen sweetheart nice try! however our generation accomplished things through hard work and sheer dedication that you obviously couldnt recognize if it hit you over that pretty little "wannabe model" head of yours. Now what I expect is a THANK YOU SIR...enough said? Let me see if I can explain this in laymens terms as generation "Y" does seem to be unbelievably air headed at best and downright emotionally disturbed at worst.

1. We were using personal computers long before most of you were even born! ie. Texas Instruments. Shall we talk about Bill Gates … maybe that other guy Steve Jobs? ever heard of them?

By the way I'm a 37 year old male. Our elementary school had access to home computers (texas instruments) as did our middle school and high school (Macintosh) for that matter.

Point being we were the first to explore the territory and with intense feedback helped create what you bozos use today.

2. As far as sitting in a corner listening to an Ipod is concerned? If you consider running your own business for the last 15 years comparable to sitting in the corner listening to an Ipod… well guilty as charged! In fact 6 of my closest friends own successful businesses. One actually making motion pictures at this point.

How about this, lets call it like it really is shall we?: Know it all, narcissistic personality disorderd, spoiled rotten brats entering the workforce wet behind the ears judging an entire generation that literally helped pave the way for their sorry asses!

By bravely going against the grain and voting in such people as Bill Clinton for 2 terms, breaking down racial barriers to an extent never previously seen, promoting the use of "green" products to help save the planet, Creating a health food niche in which your kind can thrive, supporting the termination of apartheid in south africa as well as creating a musical and artistic niche that to this day isnt completely acknowledged for its intense uniqueness and flair.

We assisted in creating the internet, cellphones and personal computers making them what they are today as well as well as participated in a building boom of epic proportions while having some of the most memorable athletes in sports history. Lance Armstrong, Flo Jo (god rest her soul)De la hoya, Michael Jordan, Andre Aggasi, Bret Favre shall I continue?

Listen sweetheart nice try! however our generation accomplished things through hard work and sheer dedication that you obviously couldnt recognize if it hit you over that pretty little "wannabe model" head of yours.

Now what I expect is a THANK YOU SIR…enough said?

]]> By: super colliding monkey collider http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-180870 super colliding monkey collider Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:49:01 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-180870 Hey look at my predictions having now come true. Now how much are the GenY's accomplishing as they stand in line for a handout? Hey look at my predictions having now come true. Now how much are the GenY's accomplishing as they stand in line for a handout?

]]> By: Jiri Klouda http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/comment-page-3/#comment-180868 Jiri Klouda Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:41:56 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/11/06/twentysomething-the-rising-rift-between-gen-x-and-gen-y/#comment-180868 I have to say I just love how Rebecca calls reading one article at Wikipedia research. That sort of underscores the depth of personal knowledge she bases her opinions on. Way to go girl. I was just like you 10 years ago at your age. Wait, sorry... I was like totally different. Oh, never mind. I have to say I just love how Rebecca calls reading one article at Wikipedia research. That sort of underscores the depth of personal knowledge she bases her opinions on. Way to go girl. I was just like you 10 years ago at your age. Wait, sorry… I was like totally different. Oh, never mind.

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