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Originally Posted by obscurity
"an absolutely fascinating explanation of millennials and how and why they tick"
Wow, really? What are we an alien species that needs to be observed or something? Lol
Want to understand "millennials"? Try talking to one. And by talking, I don't mean in a condescending way, like so many Gen Xers and Baby Boomers like to do. Millennials are no different than anyone else. Addiction and instant gratification have spanned throughout humanity's existence. Its about the individual, not the generation they come from. No generation needs fixing. One generation is a group of millions of people with different cultures, families, upbringings, needs, and wants. Some of the most entitled, lazy jerks I've ever met were from generations prior. I know you didn't specifically bring that up, just threw it out there for when it inevitably comes up. Oh, how many millennials I know who spend their days balancing college and long hours at work. Marrying, raising kids, doing their jobs, just like the people before them.
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Actually, I spend every day with millennials, 24/7, and I didn't post this video as criticism of them. Interesting that some people take it that way though. I simply found what this man had to say about the unique challenges of that generation interesting and even helpful in many ways because I do see a difference/changes from older generations that are worthy of understanding. I don't think this man was even being critical of millennials; he is one after all. Sounds more like someone trying to bridge a gap in understanding between generations than someone criticizing. In fact, he was pretty critical of older generations and their responsibility for their lack of understanding of millennials more than he was critical of millennials themselves. I don't agree with everything he has to say, but I do find it interesting and compelling.