TamTam’s Weblog

The world is constantly changing dramatically with time and each day we find new ideas and new discoveries within a shorter time span.  As the world continues to change, so does the people who live in it.  The media has contributed more to these changes than any other source.  Our younger generation today is a little more advanced than the generation before, especially when it comes to technology, including cell phones, laptops, iPods, and the most famous, the internet.  For Generation X it was more common to find a young child engaging in outdoor activities, such as kickball, soccer, running, swimming, etc.  Now, however, you are more likely to see younger children indoors engaging in activities on a computer.  Due to the fact that children are growing up with the luxury of internet, a cell phone, or an iPod, the way they view the world is slightly different from the previous generation who were less fortunate.  We are constantly taking in media and absorbing all of these new ideas from what we see on television, read in a magazine, and hear on the radio.  This constant take-in of media greatly influences our lives.  Thus, the outcome, our generation is a bit more relaxed and a bit more optimistic.  Some may call us lazy or slackers, but we are more often referred to as dreamers, which is not so bad if you ask me.  We like to reach for the stars as if nothing could hold us back and failure is not an option because it doesn’t exist thanks to mom and dad. This generation is also known to want to have fun at all times even on the job.  A job should be fun and interesting not boring and dull, and a little recognition goes a long way.  An experienced manager knows that recognition makes a hard worker.  It’s like a high five but from someone who has more authority letting you know they see you working hard.  A little credit is not a bad thing, it makes you feel like you’re productive and your job is worth having.

            Generation Y may have a lot of names; slackers, dreamers, millenials, etc.  Nevertheless, we are the future and we hold it in our hands.  Therefore I say let us dream and let us handle business the way that best fits us and who knows, your son, daughter, or employee may be our next great leader.