Random thoughts i had to get off my chest

I read this article in Fortune Magazine about "Managing Twentysomethings".
Read the whole article here:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/05/28/100033934/

And i've got to agree, i am guilty of the below:
i'm ambitious
i'm demanding
i'm questioning everything
if there isn't a good reason for me to work late, don't expect me to do it
i'm loyal to my company but ... family, boyfriend and friends come first
i can quit my job anytime, my family dont depend on me for their livelihood
i still live with my parents at home
i eat dinner at home frequently
i wear funky shoes to work (compared to my thirtysomething/fourtysomething colleagues)
i dont know anything about struggling/ sacrificing
(the worst i had ever encountered was to sacrifice my tv time during exams)
i expect satisfactorily monetory compensation at work
Work-life balance is a necessity
i'm confident of performing well
i am self absorbed
i don't want to sit around doing BAU stuff everyday
i want to start making important decisions and start to lead
i dont want to wait for another 10 years to become a vp
i have energy, enthusiasm and definitely fresh perspective/ideas.

From the way it sounds/ seems, the twentysomethings are cocky and self-absorbed, and probably a terrible bunch to be managed.

But thats the way life is- the next generation will be worse!
Expectations will increase with the standard of living, long gone are the days when our parents had to slought for a living in farms/factories, etc
Right now,
I will fulfill my job duties in the standard work hours to the best of my ability,
but i expect..
a decent salary every month
and recognition for my efforts.

Otherwise... goodbye and hello to a new job at anytime!

This other article is related to job search: 5 big mistakes (very useful)!!!
1. Allowing "helicopter parents" to contact employers.
>>Phew, luckily my parents doesnt interfere with my job

2. MySpace misjudgments. Employers will Google you, so make sure your online act is squeaky-clean.
>> YIKES! everybody! remove your links to my blog now! please!
(dont worry, my blog doesnt have any links)
do not mention my name or my company at any time!
(just deleted all pics/names/company references in my blog)

3. Failure to network. Let everyone know you're job hunting, explain what kinds of roles or industries you're aiming for, and be sure to follow up on any leads. Your school's alumni association is an often-overlooked source of great job leads, too.
>> yeah, i've got to get better at this. its really a vital skill. Time for me to hang out more often! Hey all friends who are reading this blog, remember to help me keep a lookout for vacancies. i"m looking for a job related to corporate strategies advisory...

4. Forgetting to say a simple "thank you."
>>Thank you everyone, thank you thank you!!

5. Bad voice-mail greetings.
>> ok time for me to get a professional one!!!


Are you guilty of any of the above too?
We must all try to help each other, and increase our network of friends!
Must ask friends of friends to come along during outings!
hehehe.. can help to create chances for the bachelors too! :)