The Millennials

They were raised by doting parents who told them they are special, played in little leagues with no winners or losers, or all winners. They are laden with trophies just for participating and they think your business-as-usual ethic is for the birds. And if you persist in the belief you can, take your job and shove it.
(CBS) - News article; This story was originally broadcast on Nov. 11, 2007. It was updated on May 23, 2008.


There are about 80 million of them, born between 1980 and 1995, and they're rapidly taking over from the baby boomers who are now pushing 60.Characteristics of the generation vary by region, depending on social and economic conditions. It is so generally marked by an increased use  with communications, media, and digital technologies. This group is technically literate like no one else. Technology has always been part of their lives, whether it's computers and the Internet or cell phones and text pagers. Millennial are usually team-oriented, they like to be together to date and socialise rather than independently . They work well in groups,  good multitaskers, having juggled sports, school, and social interests as children so expect them to work hard. Millennials seem to expect structure in the workplace. They acknowledge and respect positions and titles, and want a relationship with their boss. This doesn't always mesh with Generation X's love of independence and hands-off style.They are new to the professional workplace they are definitely in need of mentoring, no matter how smart and confident they are. And they'll respond well to the personal attention. Provide lots of challenges but also provide the structure to back it up. Like breaking down goals into steps, as well as offering any necessary resources and information they'll need to meet the challenge. Millennials always work good in groups, because they work so well in team situations. That way they can act as each others resources or peer mentors. I can relate to a lot of this information  if not all, i think it suits me. I'm the type that works better in a group for projects and assignments because i like to brain storm different ideas and talk about it with someone else. I also agree with the technology part too. If I'm not one the computer for research or homework I'm on the computer on my spare time like socialising through facebook and all that good stuff.