Generation X finds itself restless in recession (cry babies)
CHICAGO – They’re antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement. A good number of them are just waiting for the economy to pick up so they can hop to the next job, find something more fulfilling and get what they think they deserve. Oh, and they want work-life balance too. Sounds like Gen Y, the so-called “entitlement generation,” right? Not necessarily, say people who track the generations. In these hard times, they’re also hearing strong rumblings of discontent from Generation X. They’re the 32- to 44-year-olds who are wedged between...
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Tags: Cry Babies, Discontent, Economy, Elders, Entitlement Generation, Generation X, Generations, Job, Life Balance, Promotion Opportunities, Recession, Retirement, Rumblings