While my parents generation shocked their parents generation it seems my generation (Gen Y) seems to be the most shocking yet. I have often heard older generations describe Gen Y as selfish, impulsive, highly indulged, narcissistic, needy, disloyal and in need of constant praise. Overall they feel we are entitled. And I would have to agree with that to an extent. I mean we are living in a world where such things as the No Child Left Behind Act exists so why should the fact that Gen Y feels entitled surprise anyone.
But I feel Audrey was onto something in her day and way ahead of her generation with the above quote. If there is one thing I believe everyone is entitled to, it is happiness. And that is not something to be ashamed of. If Gen Y is considered selfish, impulsive and needy because we may spend our money more freely or if we quit our jobs just because we aren't happy then so be it. Because, after all, if you aren't happy then what is the point?
Exactly! I LOVE this post. Sometimes I feel ashamed to be apart of the so called "entitlement generation", but what you said is so true: If you aren't happy then what is the point? I still feel like its up to ourselves to get to that happy place, but if I don't enjoy my job I'm not going to stay with it! Aubrey sure had some words of wisdom to tell.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by feeling ashamed of being apart of this generation. But then I think how lucky we really are to be part of a generation that allows making happiness a priority acceptable:)
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Love this! It's so true. Being happy is the most important thing in life.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes it is! And thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment:)
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