The generation of gold star charts needs a lot of hand-holding at work. Shocker.
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Sigh. Yes, we’re the most coddled and self-entitled generation out there, so it’s no surprise that Gen Y is now pestering its bosses for lots and lotsa feedback and guidance at work, according to the Wall Street Journal this week.
Some 20-somethings aren’t satisfied with bi-annual job reviews to find out if their work belongs in the dumpster or on display.
“In a recent survey, 65% of “Generation Y” workers at Ernst & Young said “providing detailed guidance in daily work” was moderately or extremely important, compared with 39% of Baby Boomers,” the article says.
Companies are responding with “Feedback Zones,” mentoring programs and special sessions for young employees.
Gen Y’s incessant need for re-assurance is annoying. But it’s understandable for an age group that grew up earning gold star stickers for completing classroom chores and certificates for perfect school attendance.
Perhaps we should take a cue from older generations on this one and curb our paranoia in the workplace.
The best kind of confidence is the kind that doesn’t need daily back patting.
(AP Photo/Eric Schultz)
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Allow me to summarize 99.3% of Theresa Juva’s blog postings:
“I’m Theresa Juva. Everyone is dumb and stupid, wahhhhhhh!”
I’m not really sure what the relevance is of the above comment, but I agree with Theresa. There is satisfaction in knowing you did your best work.