[Tokra]

I guess I should have been more specific. Yes, I understand all generations rebeled in some form or another. But the Baby boomers took it to a whole new level. One that America may never recover from. I am from Gen X.....we are trying to pick up the pieces.

There may be some truth in what you say, but from the standpoint of being a supervisor I have always found - without fail - the older the person is, the more work ethic they have and the younger the person, the lousier the work ethic is. Employees in their 50s and 60s work very well, do what they are told and don't complain so much. Workers in their 20s whine incessantly, think they should start off at the top and have to be forced to do anything "not in their job description" at the point of a gun.

Sorry - but very true. Ask any manager and I'll bet most of them will agree with me.

[yellowdoghunter]

I cannot argue the work ethic value of those in that generation. So you do have a point. However, I think most people grow up and most do develop that type of work ethic after being a slacker in their 20's.

[Howlin]

I have always found - without fail - the older the person is, the more work ethic they have and the younger the person, the lousier the work ethic is.

Exactly.

[GOP_1900AD]

My experience has been that Silents are easy to manage, Boomers not as easy and Xers very easy. Of course, I am managing degreed professionals.