tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949138190662570201.post8050085181831787787..comments2023-07-13T09:03:55.396-07:00Comments on tst ink: A generational imprint + shifting perspectiveTeri Slavik-Tsuyukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654672521048039171noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949138190662570201.post-62924931233611629772011-04-19T09:47:25.364-07:002011-04-19T09:47:25.364-07:00Hmmm...The 20 somethings in my life are also very ...Hmmm...The 20 somethings in my life are also very 'technology' driven; however, they do use the postal service ;-). They do like things to be couriered to them if necessary though which is amusing and a sign of the here and now and not the planning ahead we had to do. What I find more interesting is how I have changed. I also text instead of write. I do still purchase cards but often forget to send them. I receive emails on my blackberry and suffer withdrawal if my phone needs to be charged. Hmmmm....Each of the 20-somethings in my life have different strengths and weaknesses to offer,and I agree the key is to stay open to learning from them. I love it!Leenienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949138190662570201.post-3255927573713060572011-04-18T07:55:28.835-07:002011-04-18T07:55:28.835-07:00Thanks for the comment. The two 20-somethings clos...Thanks for the comment. The two 20-somethings closest to me in my world want to know things like, should they call or email a thank you after a job interview? What should they say if they are asked their salary needs? And which job should they take if they have a choice between two? They've also asked and wanted discussion about whether to take more schooling or get out an get some work experience. <br /><br />"Work ethic" means something different to all of us. One thing I know to be true is we can't color any generation with absolutes. In other words, not all Gen Ys are slackers, and not all Boomers are hard workers. To find out what's of interest, try finding ways to ask them. Get behind what motivates them, what do they want out of this point in their lives? It's totally fair to have boundaries and expect them to be respected (ie. amount of social media time at work) and it's also important to remember that this has replaced what may have been "water cooler chatter time" for some of us. It's just another frame of reference. Patience and communication is key. Fun stuff.Teri Slavik-Tsuyukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654672521048039171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949138190662570201.post-52571074509094635352011-04-18T00:46:52.679-07:002011-04-18T00:46:52.679-07:00Neat and thought-provoking. What I can't get u...Neat and thought-provoking. What I can't get used to about the 20-somethings is the constant texting and chatting to friends during the work day. How can I allow their freedom and new ideas, and what, if anything, should I share of my experience? What would they like to know? I notice my peers sharing their "hard work ethic" is not of interest to this generation so what IS of interest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com