tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post3508579537745758964..comments2024-03-17T03:15:14.033-04:00Comments on View From Madison Avenue: We Are Going To Have To Accomodate Millenials And They Will Have To Learn To Accomodate UsView From Madison Avenuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133010500698814644noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post-17328814881605380302012-01-18T20:49:29.942-05:002012-01-18T20:49:29.942-05:00I think it's fair to make some generalizations...I think it's fair to make some generalizations about generational trends. That's what makes them trends. <br /><br />That doesn't mean that there aren't exceptions, of course. Or that there aren't fabulous, hardworking 28 year olds in advertising--I work with many of them! <br /><br />I suppose the one thing that would have made this article stronger are some sources to Lizhttp://mom-101.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post-50155487161167280372012-01-18T19:59:31.698-05:002012-01-18T19:59:31.698-05:00Everyone under 30 has no work ethic.
Everyone ove...Everyone under 30 has no work ethic.<br /><br />Everyone over 50 doesn't 'get' digital.<br /><br />Stereotypes are awesome. <br /><br />Paul, I really enjoy your writing and perspective, but I wholeheartedly disagree with this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post-42405577435630687562012-01-18T14:30:35.500-05:002012-01-18T14:30:35.500-05:00Robert: I agree that a whole generation should no...Robert: I agree that a whole generation should not be painted with one brush. But there is a reason why this age group has been classified as they are. Every client I have complains about calls not being answered, about (believe it or not) resumes on line which are responded to but the response also goes unanswered. Of course there are wonderful people who are under thirty. It is just hard View From Madison Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133010500698814644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post-69022343606456553172012-01-18T14:15:15.574-05:002012-01-18T14:15:15.574-05:00Respectfully, I think it is a mistake to paint a g...Respectfully, I think it is a mistake to paint a generation with one brush. I have experienced all of the above and have also had some very hard-working, low-paid Millenials working at our agency. As with everything else, it comes down to the individual--what they put forth and what they reap. I continue to keep an open mind and deal with everyone first with a clean slate regardless of generation.Robert Mannihttp://www.agent16.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post-24836602287170566392012-01-18T13:51:37.896-05:002012-01-18T13:51:37.896-05:00I would bet that motivated unemployed "not as...I would bet that motivated unemployed "not as young" people are knocking down doors for work. Especially those looking to change careers. Unfortunately, they are often overlooked as companies think fresh talent is more desirable. If companies would begin to overlook the young people who can't be bothered to return a call, you might see an attitude shift by those who think the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post-13463542015274392622012-01-18T12:11:06.124-05:002012-01-18T12:11:06.124-05:00I actually agree with both comments. It is just t...I actually agree with both comments. It is just that good, motivated young people are hard to find. Everyone on the corporate side complains that they have difficulty finding outstanding people. I suspect that, in line with Anons comments, as they get older they may realize that they have blown good opportunities. And, Rachel, you are right. Work/life balance is a very good (and healthy) View From Madison Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133010500698814644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post-89193545738520342992012-01-18T12:03:46.910-05:002012-01-18T12:03:46.910-05:00A couple of years ago I was looking for someone wh...A couple of years ago I was looking for someone who would eventually replace me as Chief Strategic Officer of my company, with the concomitant salary, privileges and responsibilities. I could not find a Millenial who wanted the job. They all said 'you work way too hard.' When I started out, my ethic was "I'll break down their door and do anything to start my career." Theirs Rachel Gellerhttp://www.liminalresearch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575334444752638591.post-806072942180153762012-01-18T10:43:14.651-05:002012-01-18T10:43:14.651-05:00Paul: I disagree with you wholeheartedly. These ...Paul: I disagree with you wholeheartedly. These kids were coddled by their parents and grew up with everyone getting a trophy. They need to respect people - if they don't return calls, there needs to be a consequence. Would you want your employee to ignore a client because "you know, i was busy"? When I entered the working world, I adapted and busted my hump in an entry level Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com