Entitled Millenials

United States
April 12, 2017 10:50am CST
Why do many early-20 year old millenials feel they are entitled to make top dollar with no relevant work experience or even any work experience in general? That's great that they have graduated college with a bachelors degree, but don't think that this will land them a 6 figure paying job. They need to work hard and start from the bottom. I have a coworker who constantly complains that she is "only" making "20-something" an hour. Mind you this is her first job EVER! I've been working since I was 15 years old, worked a full time job while also going to college full time. I made $10/hr for a good chunk of that time. It makes me so upset to hear someone complain about making "only $20-something" an hour when this is their first job in their entire life. Can anyone please give me their insight?
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
12 Apr 17
Have you ever spoken to her in the way you've written here? If not, why not?
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Logan
@Albundyy (8)
• United States
12 Apr 17
I've thought about it but as we work in the same office, I wouldn't want our work environment to become awkward. And knowing he personality, she would find my thoughts very offensive. Hence I had to write my thoughts here.
M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
12 Apr 17
@Albundyy Writing down your thoughts here helps you release tension but doesn't change the situation in your office. I don't know why it would be offensive to make her realise that she talks nonsense. Do it in a friendly way over a cup of coffee.
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dragon54u
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
12 Apr 17
A lot of them have been raised to believe that they deserve only the best and they can never lose at anything. Thus, all members of all teams get trophies, nobody keeps score, everyone is the best. That attitude certainly did not help. Plus, parents were focusing on their kids' "self-esteem" and God forbid one of those kids should think anyone is better than them! So naturally, they assume they should get top dollar because they are just as good as the CEO who has clawed his way to the top and worked countless hours for enough experience to earn the position.
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Logan
@Albundyy (8)
• United States
12 Apr 17
Thank you! I definitely agree with you. I guess there is nothing I can do about it since she was raised this way. But I hope someone (maybe not me) will give her a reality check someday.
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