Comments on: Thoughts from a First Generation Millennial

By: Webmaster

Webmaster — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:06:36 +0000

Hi Kaylie,

As a 19 year old, you would technically be considered a Millenial… part of Gen Y.

Check out the Wikipedia article on Gen Y here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Y

Do you think this group is the one you most identify with, or do you think you identify with another group? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

By: kaylie

kaylie — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:58:39 +0000

so…as a 19 year old what generation am I in? are millennials and gen y’s the same or different? good article but i am still foggy on the time lines, thanks

By: Cassie Boorn

Cassie Boorn — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:01:50 +0000

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Weekly Organisation wrap up : Gen Y Guide Sarah Newton — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:36:55 +0000

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By: James

James — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:41:42 +0000

What a fantastic article, thank you Brad for sharing with us what’s going on with the majority of our generation. I couldn’t agree more that most companies out there just don’t get what we can bring to the table and are missing the boat completely. Apparently the countless stories in Time Magazine, NY Times, CNN, Ad Age and everything else is not compelling enough for these companies to learn and evolve so they can move/stay at the forefront of their industry let alone around in 10 years. Our generation doesn’t pretend to know everything but it pains us when we see people and companies doing things inefficiently that we can help with while we sit on the side lines being told that we need more experience.

I got tired of working insane hours for average pay and little affect in the advertising industry and broke free to find my passion and purpose in life where I can have a voice and affect real progress. I am 27, live in Vancouver Canada and work as a personal coach focused on helping our generation sort through all of the thoughts, feelings, desires, challenges and opportunity we encounter around our work, relationships and finances. One of the best written perspectives on our generation comes from Don Tapscott in his book Grown Up Digital. I highly recommend it to everyone as a summary of where our generation is and where we are going to go.

The bottom line is all generations must make an effort to learn from each other as we each bring valuable assets and ideas to the table. Don’t assume, judge or dismiss anyone because of a belief you have.