Comments on: Gen Y, What Are They Thinking?

By: gelle

gelle — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:07:32 +0000

Thanks!

So that’s also been our target for now – we do this as long as we are young, having fun and without commitments. Once we start to get into relationships and get families – I think priorities will change.

So I guess if Gen Y in general has this attitude they/we will fly solo for a few years, and then at a later point in life maybe join corporate life. And then I guess they will not settle for entry level jobs and less than a mature working relationship with their bosses.

By: claude

claude — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:28:44 +0000

I agree, I did exactly the same thing. It’s exciting to run your own show, but in my case there was a point after getting married and having children, where I felt like stability was more important. That’s where I am, and I am perfectly happy (although I miss working in shorts).

Your independence is admirable and I wish you luck.

By: gelle

gelle — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:57:02 +0000

I just came across the term Generation Y today in Ryan’s post so I could be wrong. But I identify with his description of my (short) worklife. I worked for one year after university and then went on to start my own company. For the adventure, challenge and skipping the corporate ladder.

If I can make a living working for myself I would rather do that than getting into a “regular” job. I’ve had work in office environments and that was ok – but I have the ability, the ambition and the courage to do otherwise right now, so that’s why I’m here. A corporate job is the fallback option if this doesn’t work out. And then I’d have no problem of wearing a suit and tie. But I must say I prefer wearing shorts and a t-shirt.