According to a recent article in The New York Times, those of us between 32 and 44 years old are increasingly discontent at work, as we wait for the economy to improve, all the while missing out on promotional opportunities, raises, better treatment, new jobs, and improved work-life balance. “The lack of promotional opportunities has pretty much killed job loyalty within a generation,” says Rich Yudhishthu, a 37-year-old GenXer from Minneapolis. Is this true? Do we lack job loyalty now? And is it strictly a result of the economic downturn, or is it somehow related to our GenX distrust in leadership?
The economy certainly doesn’t limit itself to one generation. But, those of us between the ages of 32 and 44 might be hoping for some stability by now. Then again, those who have reached 65 by now might be hoping for security, too — as in social security (and $250/year isn’t going to cut it), and medicare, too! (Instead, they get a great new online tool to compare drug costs and see how much they’re spending.)
Thoughts?



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