As a member of Generation Y, or
the generation commonly referred to as “millennials,” I am fascinated by the
facts, statistics, and general descriptions that surface about our “type.”
Known for being the “Entitled Generation,” individuals born after 1980 and currently
entering the workforce have developed a reputation for overspending,
irresponsibility, and lack of work ethic. Just type “millennials” into Google
and you’ll find links like “tips for managing millennials,” “millennial
generation could kill the NFL” and articles by people like me who seek to
defend Generation Y’s intentions and stand up to the stereotypes. The truth is
that we are just trying to make it in this world and just because we work
differently doesn’t mean any other generation does it better. Here is one of
five analyses that prove it:
We live at home.
I am a recent college graduate
with thousands of dollars in student loans and I live at home with my parents. I know I am
not the only one my age that lives off of a small income and I make my monthly
loan payment work. I live off of a tight budget that still allows me to save
each month for a house because I don’t want to ever rent. I am able to do this
because of my parents who are so willing to do whatever they can to help me,
which I understand isn’t the case for everyone. I don’t want to live above my
means and I won’t. Do I want to own a house like the generations before me did
at my age? Of course. But I won’t have my house foreclose on to fit in with
their expectations, nor will I put a big job with lots of money before
experience at this point in my life.
Stay tuned for reason #2 why millennials really aren't so bad.
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