Millennials
Gen Z may be poked fun at and judged for our technologically dependent upbringing, but the generation preceding ours endures even more targeted laughs and playful attacks. Millennials have grown into their name, becoming the epitome of a laughably hipster-esque and new-aged lifestyle.
A love for knitwear, coffee shop addictions and an obsession with digitalization are just some of the stereotypes of the millennial crowd. Some other not-so-likeable traits affiliated with millennials include a lack of work ethic and a heavy reliance on superficial means.
My 35-year-old brother, Vaughn, is a millennial archetype. From his love of scarves to his constantly fluctuating employment status, he fits the mold well. He has a bachelor’s degree in musical theater and tends to move cross-country every three to four years, which provokes all kinds of free-spirit millennial jabs from my family.
But Vaughn is one of the most motivated people I know — something I think can be said for most millennials. I think the reason they are criticized by older generations is not because they lack motivation but because they have a different way of pursuing careers, finding purpose and managing their lives. They are actually far more adept than they’re given credit for.
It’s been said that millennials are the most ethnically diverse and well educated generation thus far. They can be largely credited with our society’s growing diversity and acceptance of technological development. Huge strides have been made in the digital world, and millennials have been the primary test-bunnies for these advancements.
In many ways, millennials are the blueprint for the new era of modern society. They rejected suffocating molds anded down by their parents and demanded some “unconventional” thing more. Their life choices are helping pave the way for boundless creativity and dream than ing big.
When looking deeper the ste millennials re otypes and jokes, I find to be an inspiration to Generation
Z. They have taught us that there is more to life than work and money, and that to be successful, you do not need to sacrifice your happiness.