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Are Millennials as bad as

everyone makes out?

As the Millennials do their time, only a handful fall into this definition. I must declare
they are acquiring experience at this point that I am a Millennial myself and feel
as a generation we have so much to contribute to
that will help them to assume organisations at all levels.
more responsibility in the What are some of the characteristics
workplace. and influences that define

Millennials?
f you look at some of the most popular trend Millennials are usually individuals born between 1980
pieces being published, Millennials are being and 1995 and are also known as Generation Y.
portrayed very negatively and these are mostly
littered with generalised stereotypes. Millennials In terms of technology Millennials:
Iare said to be entitled, narcissistic, spoiled, shallow • Are true digital natives that grew up with
and lazy individuals. The word Millennials, however, globalisation, technology and connectivity;
feels like it has become a curse for the individuals • Have learned to move quickly and adapt;
associated with it, as it is not a true reflection of the • Are accustomed to getting and giving
entire generation. There are plenty of stereotypes information quickly and from a variety of sources
that are being applied to this entire generation, when and devices;

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