We are getting old.

[Galen]

(09-22-2016, 07:27 PM)taramarie Wrote:

(09-22-2016, 07:19 PM)X_4AD_84 Wrote: Had a get together with Boomer friends a few days ago. Were looking at old pictures from the 1980s. Yet another reminder ... today's 67 year old was all of 36 back when I was a brand new grad in the mid 80s. That 67 year old was a just becoming senior employee, mentoring me, the wet behind the ears early 20-something. Meanwhile, the oldest Millies are now that just becoming senior employee.

Arrrrrgggggh!

Tell it to stop!

Well those fortunate enough to have jobs that is. Here in christchurch most are struggling. I mean heck my best mate who was born th same year as me has had her 60 year old mother board with her because rent is too high. They are making off the fact so many have been left homeless after the earthquakes and great recession. Employers are running employees ragged and taking away their rights. They can fire you at the drop of a hat now and get away with it. Meanwhile boomers here talk about days in their youth when jobs were abundant, more rights, and they did not even need a cv. I have a degree, massive debt from student loan to get a job and guess what? No jobs! Heck even with the few out there my degree is not enough. I need experience first. So back to school i go to specialize in something and get help to get that experience because they will just not hire you anymore without prior experience. Boomers say that was not an issue back in their day. Pisses me right off.

The only advantage Generation X has over the Millies is that we knew that we were screwed and no one gave a shit about that.  That gave many Xers time to compensate for the circumstances.  Millies are going to have a really rough time of it, possibly even worse.