Great article about the generation of folks just entering the workplace — those born between 1980 and 1985, give or take. I’ve definitely noticed this sense of entitlement amongst some of these kids. Besides all the reasons discussed in the article, I think some of it comes from seeing the success of the Mark Zuckerbergs and Kevin Roses of the world. Young people in our industry sometimes believe they are a saviour of sorts, and expect it means they won’t have to start in lower-level positions, won’t have to pay their dues, and won’t have to do as they’re told sometimes. As anyone who’s worked with me know — I’m all for rocking the boat when it needs to be rocked — but you do sort of have to work your way into boat-rocking position.
Or maybe, after 11 years of working full time in this industry, I’m just getting old.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/08/60minutes/main3475200.shtml
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