For a while now I’ve been wanting to find a way to explain how I work and how my internet-self and experience could relate to work. Well, Teresa Wu has basically said everything I wanted to in her guest post on Chris Brogan’s blog. Her thoughts are spot on, especially concerning our behaviors that are misunderstood by the older generations.
“We’re often criticized for our restless job-jumping or our sense of entitlement. The truth is, we might play the game differently, but that doesn’t mean we’re not every bit as bright, innovative, and hardworking.”
“While Generation X continues to emphasize the importance of maintaining a professional online image, we who grew up using Facebook and MySpace as places to share our photos and lives with our friends don’t want to turn it into a purely professional arena.”
And so forth. If you are a Gen Y, bookmark this article in case you need to show it to someone who doesn’t understand you. If you are not from this generation and are often confused by us, take some notes.
Ha! Love the comic. Happy you (and others) could relate, and thanks for sharing the link with your readers.
Not a problem at all. Thanks for writing a great piece!