Sarahsweets - yeah, I wonder if that is what is going on at my workplace. When I started the department was people in their 30s and 40s with decent work experience. Now, my boss hires solely young women recently out of school with no experience; when the job description asks for previous editorial or research experience. I wonder if it's because they can pay them less. I know at least two live with their parents still, so they don't have the expenses those of us living independently do.

Sadly, it has really made the environment in the department go downhill. They have no clue how to act professionally; It feels like junior high. And, worse, since they kiss the boss's butt, she gives them extra responsibilities that they are not qualified to take on. Several co-workers that have been in the department longer have expressed this opinion. It's not just me. They are also the ones that have been caught doing things to artificially boost their stats - and one is doing it now; she just hasn't been found out yet.