User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 1:58:24 PM EDT
[#1]
Just like with any generality, there are exceptions and full blown bullshit. Majority lies in between. There are shitty boomers/ great boomers, shitty youth/ great youth…I try to take everything on a case by case basis.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:00:44 PM EDT
[#2]
You know there are millenials in their 40's and Gen X'ers who are a couple years shy of pushing 60?
Can't speak for zoomers here but when one of the age demos you quoted is 5 years away from collecting social security I'm not sure you can consider them "the new workforce" 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:10:43 PM EDT
[#3]
Face tattoos on a high-school campus? The hell kinda school you been too man?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:13:44 PM EDT
[#4]
I'm a "geriatric millenial" and a supervisor. My best employees are gen x and millennials and my biggest problem children are the boomers. The younger guys do come with a little "baggage" with families that they will tend to put first. I have no issue with that and choose family first too. The boomers will pretty much come to work most of the time but are always finding and causing drama and gossip. They are also the least productive and plan vacations around our busiest times when i can least afford to be short handed. The younger ones tend to take vacation during slower times because they are bored. They also have the visible tattoos as you say, long beards, bushy hair. No face tats, piercings, or wild hair though. The boomers are more clean cut.
Generally speaking of course. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:20:19 PM EDT
[#5]
Older generation are more responsible, trustworthy and vote Republican.
 Younger generation are drama queens, irresponsible, lazy slackers, steal, risky behavior (like sticking thinks in their ass for money) and vote Democrat. That's the bottom line. You can see graphs on it. The evidence is clear. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:21:47 PM EDT
[#6]
Older Gen-X are pushing 60, I'd hardly call that "new" workforce.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:25:52 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted:...but when one of the age demos you quoted is 5 years away from collecting social security I'm not sure you can consider them "the new workforce" ... I'm 68 and I mostly worked with other engineers that were slightly younger than me or well older. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:26:45 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Face tattoos on a high-school campus? The hell kinda school you been too man? L.A. man, it's a jungle out there. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:27:57 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Older generation are more responsible, trustworthy and vote Republican. Younger generation are drama queens, irresponsible, lazy slackers, steal, risky behavior (like sticking thinks in their ass for money) and vote Democrat. That's the bottom line. You can see graphs on it. The evidence is clear. Pics of graphs not loading... |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:28:24 PM EDT
[#10]
n/m
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:29:07 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Face tattoos on a high-school campus? The hell kinda school you been too man? I think Tom Berenger is a substitute teacher there |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:29:20 PM EDT
[#12]
What were you in the hospital for? Need anything OP?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:30:34 PM EDT
[#13]
Call me biased, but I kinda draw the line at face tattoos.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:31:31 PM EDT
[#14]
I'm a millennial, abet an early "Oregon Trail" one.
There are professional, hard working people in each generation. People do tend to get more closed minded as they get older, espicially with respect to technology. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:31:41 PM EDT
[#15]
I have a couple zoomers working for me. The shit bag to good guy ration seems to be pretty close to other generations. They talk funny sometimes , that’s the biggest complaint I have.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:34:21 PM EDT
[#16]
All generations have shitty workers in my experience. I have guys in their 40's that can't seem to make it to work on time everyday and give me a decent amount of output. I have had to lower our expectations for daily output based on the current trends in employment.
So when looking at my multi generational workforce overall. 30% of those workers show up everyday and "want" to do a good job as well as learn and grow. 35% show up , do a good job , but don't want to do anything other than the job they are assigned to. The remainder work the system. They play the game of attendance , missing punches , barely meeting goals, and take up a larger percentage of supervision time. The thing with the younger gen ( under 30 ) , from what I see is they no longer see the importance of careers and "their" time will always take priority. So, in days gone by I would have been out partying on Tuesday night penny pitcher night and still get to work the next day. They will default to staying home. So take he party out and just maybe have a pet pass away , well need two days off to grieve. Sure there are exceptions , but not many. As companies we still have metrics that we want to keep based on past workforces , but those expectations may need adjusting in the future. Social media and the constant whine of "me" is not helping anyone. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:34:59 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm a millennial, abet an early "Oregon Trail" one. There are professional, hard working people in each generation. People do tend to get more closed minded as they get older, espicially with respect to technology. Lol I like that! I usually use the term "elder millennial" I'm interviewing candidates for an entry level position right now at my company. Have one scheduled in 27 minutes. Granted it's a large West Coast company so it's a coveted gig, but I've been pleasantly surprised so far at the younger candidates. They seem pretty polished and motivated! |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:37:08 PM EDT
[#18]
OP is correct.
However the boomers I work with are all fat, poorly groomed, many are still smokers, complain all the time about trivial bullshit (such as the younger generations), are union voting democrats, and are always having medical issues because they're fat diabetic fucks who smoke. They show up on time though so there's that? Take your pick I guess |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:37:55 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I think Tom Berenger is a substitute teacher there Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Face tattoos on a high-school campus? The hell kinda school you been too man? I think Tom Berenger is a substitute teacher there Power perceived is power achieved... ...or something like that |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:44:20 PM EDT
[#20]
Considering the price of admission to provide care, the bedside staff is far from a cross section of Walmart.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:46:25 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Older generation are more responsible, trustworthy and vote Republican. Younger generation are drama queens, irresponsible, lazy slackers, steal, risky behavior (like sticking thinks in their ass for money) and vote Democrat. That's the bottom line. You can see graphs on it. The evidence is clear. Clinical Healthcare tends to be more conservative, especially after a few years in the field. When you work 12.5 hour in a row and see the same Medicaid patient come in overdosed, reeking of booze, with a fresh pack of cigarettes in his pocket your world view tends to change. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:47:01 PM EDT
[#22]
 HOW TO SPEAK GEN Z |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:49:52 PM EDT
[#23]
"Encounters with the new workforce. Gen X, Gen Z, and Millennial"
Umm, so basically everybody in the workforce. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:50:06 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You know there are millenials in their 40's and Gen X'ers who are a couple years shy of pushing 60? A millennial I worked with just retired this month. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:53:13 PM EDT
[#25]
Not everyone is a piece is shit. Even dirty inkies, hair colors and emo clothes are not all prices of shit. Thanks for the good news op
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:53:31 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You know there are millenials in their 40's and Gen X'ers who are a couple years shy of pushing 60? Can't speak for zoomers here but when one of the age demos you quoted is 5 years away from collecting social security I'm not sure you can consider them "the new workforce" I'm Gen X and 55. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:55:39 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Older generation are more responsible, trustworthy and vote Republican. Younger generation are drama queens, irresponsible, lazy slackers, steal, risky behavior (like sticking thinks in their ass for money) and vote Democrat. That's the bottom line. You can see graphs on it. The evidence is clear. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 2:58:14 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm Gen X and 55. I can speak for all of us in that we're very excited to finally see you in the work force! And despite your pink hair and face tattoo you surprised us all with your great attitude and professionalism
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 3:07:00 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I can speak for all of us in that we're very excited to finally see you in the work force! And despite your pink hair and face tattoo you surprised us all with your great attitude and professionalism Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm Gen X and 55. I can speak for all of us in that we're very excited to finally see you in the work force! And despite your pink hair and face tattoo you surprised us all with your great attitude and professionalism 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 5:37:43 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What were you in the hospital for? Need anything OP? Thanx so much for asking. I had severe internal bleeding. I was losing a LOT of blood. Caused by my blood thinner, they suspect. So they took me off the Warfarin and put me on baby aspirin. I went to the ER, then Critical Care, then to a regular room. In on Sunday morning and out at lunch time on Wednesday. I seem to be fine now. And thanx for the offer to help but I was blessed in life and have no needs. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 5:38:59 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Call me biased, but I kinda draw the line at face tattoos. If I was on the street, I would have been bladeing at 45. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 5:40:50 PM EDT
[#32]
Quoted: I've been out of the workforce for over a dozen years and when I was working it was in a very controlled environment (classified work). So I end up in the hospital last week and I'm exposed to the current workforce for the first time. Health care workers. I noticed full sleeve tattoos, bright dyed hair, face tattoos, and very casual clothing. Much like I might expect to see on a high school campus. But I was totally surprised by the skill, professionalism, great attitude, and hard working effort of all the employees. The hospital works 12 hour shifts with 3-12s for the week but most work more. I interfaced with at least 20 people and not one was a reject or substandard. I don't think we are headed down hill, at least not with this group. I was really surprised. Funny how classified work will make you look down at the rest of the world.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 5:48:47 PM EDT
[#33]
I'm a 57yo Gen-Xer. Been in the workforce since I was 14. In the 1970s
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 5:55:12 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: "Encounters with the new workforce. Gen X, Gen Z, and Millennial" Umm, so basically everybody in the workforce. I talked to one ancient old woman that was mopping the floor in my room. She had to be at least 75 but what this thread is about was that I was surprised by the quality of the younger workforce, and anybody that is under 60 are the youngsters to me. I live in a large retirement city, just about everybody I see are well into Medicare age. On a side note, I thank all you younger guys fighting for our gun rights. I'm pretty sure without you guys the battle would be lost. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 5:57:22 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm a "geriatric millenial" and a supervisor. My best employees are gen x and millennials and my biggest problem children are the boomers. The younger guys do come with a little "baggage" with families that they will tend to put first. I have no issue with that and choose family first too. The boomers will pretty much come to work most of the time but are always finding and causing drama and gossip. They are also the least productive and plan vacations around our busiest times when i can least afford to be short handed. The younger ones tend to take vacation during slower times because they are bored. They also have the visible tattoos as you say, long beards, bushy hair. No face tats, piercings, or wild hair though. The boomers are more clean cut. Generally speaking of course. Agreed on all. I manage people from 22 through mid-60’s, I’m in my mid 30’s. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 5:59:06 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted:Funny how classified work will make you look down at the rest of the world... When you are locked up in a classified area for 30 years working with the Great Generation and Boomers, you don't get around the outside world that much. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 6:02:53 PM EDT
[#37]
I've been around some incredible younger people (20s and 30s) that give me hope for the future, and some that just make me shake my head and wish for The Big Asteroid to hurry up and get here.
Just like people in every age range since forever... |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 6:04:52 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Older Gen-X are pushing 60, I'd hardly call that "new" workforce. The oldest would be 57. (X-er) That's pushing 60? I guess if you want to call it that. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 6:05:23 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Considering the price of admission to provide care, the bedside staff is far from a cross section of Walmart. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 6:11:30 PM EDT
[#40]
Many millennials are closer to retirement than their start of entering the work force...
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 6:54:53 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The oldest would be 57. (X-er) That's pushing 60? I guess if you want to call it that. Yes, 57 would be pushing 60 as anything in your late 50's would be. The oldest Gen X'ers will start turning 58 in a few days. If you don't think that's pushing 60, you're just in denial & I'm not talking about a river in Egypt. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 6:56:30 PM EDT
[#42]
'84 millenial checking in!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 7:09:09 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You think that money goes to workers providing bedside care? LOL. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Considering the price of admission to provide care, the bedside staff is far from a cross section of Walmart. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 8:46:28 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanx so much for asking. I had severe internal bleeding. I was losing a LOT of blood. Caused by my blood thinner, they suspect. So they took me off the Warfarin and put me on baby aspirin. I went to the ER, then Critical Care, then to a regular room. In on Sunday morning and out at lunch time on Wednesday. I seem to be fine now. And thanx for the offer to help but I was blessed in life and have no needs. Glad to hear you’re pushing right through it. Scary stuff man, stay well! |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 8:48:09 PM EDT
[#45]
What’s the diversity like in your area? Let me guess, not much?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 9:05:45 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s the diversity like in your area? Let me guess, not much? I worked with a very diverse group of people, mostly engineers, PHDs, and highly skilled technicians but people from all over the world. My industry does attract a high percentage of right wing thinkers so I haven't been exposed to much liberal BS, except for HR. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 9:09:27 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Older generation are more responsible, trustworthy and vote Republican. Younger generation are drama queens, irresponsible, lazy slackers, steal, risky behavior (like sticking thinks in their ass for money) and vote Democrat. That's the bottom line. You can see graphs on it. The evidence is clear. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 9:19:59 PM EDT
[#48]
Older "Gen-X" here......
I've found that the most capable employees I've worked with lately are younger Gen-X and Z's that came from modest backgrounds, and work in specialized trades .....and by that I mean performing actual work/labor Gen-Z and millennials that are placed in positions where they can get away with only interacting with others via text and emails are generally worthless. My opinion is only based on people in my line of work ..... your experience may vary. Your work ethic trumps whatever "generation" you are part of...... I work with a 22 y/o "kid" that can run circles around people that have been doing what I do for the past 30 years. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 9:29:50 PM EDT
[#49]
I always see those damn Gen Xers, listening to their loud music, riding around on skateboards. Damn kids better stay off my lawn.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2022 9:31:30 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I talked to one ancient old woman that was mopping the floor in my room. She had to be at least 75 but what this thread is about was that I was surprised by the quality of the younger workforce, and anybody that is under 60 are the youngsters to me. I live in a large retirement city, just about everybody I see are well into Medicare age. On a side note, I thank all you younger guys fighting for our gun rights. I'm pretty sure without you guys the battle would be lost. Sun City West or Sun City Grand? |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
