What do GenYs really think? "Many young people realise we have been screwed but we also realise we are powerless to change anything. The vast majority of baby boomers I know were incredibly lucky, worked no harder than people of my generation, made money by sitting on their behinds, and now, what makes it really bad- they refuse to acknowledge the advantages they had." - A blog comment What do Baby Boomers really think? "Unfortunately most of our youth are busy living their exciting lives and haven't got any time left for politics or organisation so they become an easy target for Governments." - A blog comment Can we blame GenYs for thinking Baby Boomers are greedy and selfish?
Financial Review 2 July 2015 - According to new research, The federal government's failure to fix a budget based on over-optimistic growth forecasts means young Australians could be slugged an extra $100,000 in taxes,over their lifetimes,to pay for today's spending commitments. But it hasn't all been beer and skittles for Baby Boomers either, especially Boomer women Some reports say women in their 50s and 60s are at particularly high risk of homelessness. Why? Let’s look at two of the many reasons: Money mixed in with Pride
Let's not forget what GenXs really think "Also, it's not just the older generation. I'm GenX. Unlike GenY who think getting 1,000 Facebook likes is a job, we went out and got real jobs. That's why we can invest and look after our future." - A blog comment Sounds like an inter-generational war! ![]() And the last thing we need is another war. What if we agreed each generation has their advantages and their pain? Because they do! Let's stop looking only in the rear-view mirror. Because, if that's all we did , we would crash and burn. Let's deal with what we see through the front windscreen. What we see is the present and the way forward. The Present: I see a planet in pain. The suffering and deep turmoil on our planet is hardly bearable, and made worse because I feel powerless to change it. (Interestingly, much like GenYs say they feel.)
The Way Forward: I'm clueless. So many causes, wars and issues, so many! I am in overwhelm. Rather than dive deeper into despair, what can I REALLY do to make a difference? Unless you come up with a better idea, I feel the only way to make a difference is to look to my own energy. What am I putting out there, what do others 'feel' when with me? Do they feel a darkness or a lightness? This is not about being mindlessly positive. This is about acknowledging your impact on your surroundings. The choice is yours. Contribute to the darkness and despair or focus on how it could be better. Decide it can be better. Then find that way. Yes. I like that. How can it be better? What do you think? Victoria Rose The Leadership Voice.com This has morphed into a 'post of consequence' Whatever that means :) As I typed, the words unravelled. If you think these words are worth sharing, please do just that. What I love about the internet is the connectivity. To me, the internet = people power. And I cannot forget this : "When the people lead, the leaders will follow." Are we sheep? BTW, Not this little LEO. But you guessed that already.
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Michele
2/7/2015 07:12:54 pm
Interesting article Victoria. Inter generational issues and the disadvantages of women are two very topical areas that you have discussed very well. As at other times in history, it is how well all generations come together that in effect determines the future.
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Victoria Rose
3/7/2015 12:31:56 am
Thank you Michele
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Kerry
3/7/2015 06:36:49 am
It's an interesting discussion, and if I'm honest I've not considered issues as resulting from when you are born. Everyone in life has advantages and challenges that are the result of a range of things (not just when you're born!) and as you've identified we all need to 'be the best we can be' in light of these. And being your best will mean different things for different people.
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Victoria Rose
3/7/2015 06:52:39 am
Ah, so you've missed the whole generational thing Kerry? Good thing too because, as you can see, it's a war not worth having. Being your best is an individual thing, yes. It means not being held up to some superior standard set by others. Being your best based on your standard. Yay!
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Sylvia
3/7/2015 06:48:53 am
Great advice Victoria to "Decide it can be better" - not to focus on the darkness and despair. Being the best that we can be individually has a positive ripple effect. Keep smiling, all's good.
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Victoria Rose
3/7/2015 06:53:23 am
Thank you Sylvia. And you are right. It is a choice :)
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