listening in on the 5 generations
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Listening in on the
5 Generations
By Dr. Mimi Hull
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I am NOT intending to insult anyone
This is simply a collection of statements I have overheard during years of training
and consulting with the various generations
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Silent Generation 1925-1942
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“What would I do without my work?”
Silent Generation 1925-1942
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Silent Generation 1925-1942
“Let me tell you how it was done before”
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“We did not have it this easy when I was your age!”
(classic)
Silent Generation 1925-1942
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“You never, ever question someone’s authority, period!”
Silent Generation 1925-1942
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“Why really do I have to use the internet?”
Silent Generation 1925-1942
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Silent Generation 1925-1942
“Do I get a senior discount on this?”
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“Only hard work & hard work only, will get you ahead in life!”
Silent Generation 1925-1942
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Baby Boomers 1946-1964
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“Who would I be without my work?!”
Baby Boomers 1946-1964
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“You have a degree but no experience?! What a shame!”
Baby Boomers 1946-1964
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“Doesn’t seniority count for anything?!”
Baby Boomers 1946-1964
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Baby Boomers 1946-1964
“I am tearing up my AARP card!”
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Baby Boomers 1946-1964
“Don’t you dare call me a senior!”
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“Can someone show me how to install my firewall?”
Baby Boomers 1946-1964
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Generation X 1965-1980
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Generation X 1965-1980
“Either I get promoted or I am out of here!”
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“Leave me alone…I’ll be alright!”
Generation X 1965-1980
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“What did they do before the internet?”
Generation X 1965-1980
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“I work hard, so I can play hard.”
Generation X 1965-1980
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“Now where is the fun in that?!?!”
Generation X 1965-1980
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Generation X 1965-1980
“I wish those Baby Boomers would hurry up and retire!”
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Millennials 1981-2000
…and what you may hear them say…
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“Don’t call me, I prefer texting.”
Millennials 1981-2000
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“I can’t function without my smartphone!”
Millennials 1981-2000
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“Can anyone give me positive feedback, please!!”
Millennials 1981-2000
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“I deserve an entry job as CEO!”
Millennials 1981-2000
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Generation Z 2000-2010
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“I wish there was not such thing as work!”
Generation Z 2000-2010
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“Leave me alone, I can do this myself!”
Generation Z 2000-2010
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“I checked facebook®, cross-referenced it with twitter® &
linkedin®, then blogged it on tumblr®.”
Generation Z 2000-2010
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“There are people without a smartphone, really?!”
Generation Z 2000-2010
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Generation Z 2000-2010
“I read it on facebook®, so it must be true!”
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“I can text and listen at the same time, don’t you worry!”
Generation Z 2000-2010
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Dr. Mimi Hull is President of Hull & Associates. Hull & Associates provides speaking training and facilitation services to Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, associations and conventions. She earned her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Management and her Masters in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Her B.A. was earned in psychology from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.Dr. Hull is a fully Licensed Psychologist who specializes in organizational development and human relations training and consulting. This includes Change Management, Sales Training and Management, Organizational Development and Procedure, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Diversity, Leadership, Team Building, Motivation and Communication, Time/Stress Management and Personality Insights. Her programs are known for being upbeat, participatory and productive. Dr. Mimi is a veteran speaker with tasteful, amusing and inspiring information for every listener.
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