For any Gen Xers complaining about Millennial employees…it turns out your generation was described with just as much venom when entering the workforce. Comparing thoughtpieces on Xers from the ‘90s and 2000s to today’s generational mentions reveals some striking similarities. Xers were chastised for their entitlement, laziness, Chasing Neverland mentalities, and new expectations of the workplace like flexible hours. Sound familiar? One difference is that so-called latchkey kids were given credit for their entrepreneurial attitudes while Millennials tend to be derided for their inability to do just about anything for themselves. (Quartz)
