Millennials

[CahillsCornerFlag]

Not that you're one bit arsed but I said I'd hold my comments on Millennials. It's time.

I like them. I like them a lot. A generation that has been thrust into adulthood and sold out by their elders with so little reason for optimism or hope, yet they display lots of positivity. Compared to the generations above I find them erudite, witty and enduring.

I like the way they mock the ceremonial nonsense of those older in them, and the nonsense bureaucracy that they were born into. They call this "yer dar" behaviour and they nail it, we're cringey bells for the most part and they call us out on it. "Because that's the way it's always been" has no place in the world of the millennials if it's daft and outdated they don't want to know about it.

The millennials have a great value on people and the planet around them. They place value on shared experiences and thankless tasks of generosity. They aren't short in displaying their feelings (even if it is through sleeve tattoos you bells) and it gives me hope that they seem more engaged with politics than the generation above them. Maybe they can help shape a better political future for their kids than we managed for our own. Bigotry has no place with the vast majority of millennials, the world has far less borders than older people see it with.

The millennials I chat wham to on here and in real life are in general great kids with sharp humour and depreciation. I reckon they're sent to save us from ourselves.

Beautiful words sir. As a 27 year old (who admittedly goes against the grain a bit), you've hit on most of the important points.


One thing I'd say us millennials have had thrust upon us is the uni myth, that is, every single teacher at school sang from the same hymn sheet, you have to go to uni to get a worthwhile career. What they didn't tell you about was the importance of apprenticeships or learning a trade, and actually that for many that's a far better option as you earn whilst you train, then you've got a transferable skill for life. Instead, they neglect to tell you that just doing a degree isn't going to get you a great job, and that you probably need a masters too, or a second more specialist degree after the first one (which essentially just confirms to employers you don't try to wear socks on your ears). Oh and don't worry about that huge debt. I loved my time at uni and wouldn't trade it for anything, but they pushed us millennials one way whilst scoffing at the other.

 

[John23]

I reckon they handle the continual abuse from our generation pretty well. In fact they suck it up too much. They need to be mo fie back to us.

I respectively disagree. They look down their noses at us due to their superior attitudes. Phones at twelve is just wrong n its the reason why I dislike them. Having said that some of them have manners which I respect

 

[jal123]

Beautiful words sir. As a 27 year old (who admittedly goes against the grain a bit), you've hit on most of the important points.


One thing I'd say us millennials have had thrust upon us is the uni myth, that is, every single teacher at school sang from the same hymn sheet, you have to go to uni to get a worthwhile career. What they didn't tell you about was the importance of apprenticeships or learning a trade, and actually that for many that's a far better option as you earn whilst you train, then you've got a transferable skill for life. Instead, they neglect to tell you that just doing a degree isn't going to get you a great job, and that you probably need a masters too, or a second more specialist degree after the first one (which essentially just confirms to employers you don't try to wear socks on your ears). Oh and don't worry about that huge debt. I loved my time at uni and wouldn't trade it for anything, but they pushed us millennials one way whilst scoffing at the other.

Good point, I didn't go to uni and am still crippled by debt. The only difference is I have to pay mine back.

 

[chicoazul]

Beautiful words sir. As a 27 year old (who admittedly goes against the grain a bit), you've hit on most of the important points.


One thing I'd say us millennials have had thrust upon us is the uni myth, that is, every single teacher at school sang from the same hymn sheet, you have to go to uni to get a worthwhile career. What they didn't tell you about was the importance of apprenticeships or learning a trade, and actually that for many that's a far better option as you earn whilst you train, then you've got a transferable skill for life. Instead, they neglect to tell you that just doing a degree isn't going to get you a great job, and that you probably need a masters too, or a second more specialist degree after the first one (which essentially just confirms to employers you don't try to wear socks on your ears). Oh and don't worry about that huge debt. I loved my time at uni and wouldn't trade it for anything, but they pushed us millennials one way whilst scoffing at the other.

Agreed, the uni myth was pushed upon you which was bad advice. Problem is that the skills and trades are in fair less supply for you all too due to the economy and government.

Going to uni hampers most people now by taking away important formative years of employment.

 

[John23]

Agreed, the uni myth was pushed upon you which was bad advice. Problem is that the skills and trades are in fair less supply for you all too due to the economy and government.

Going to uni hampers most people now by taking away important formative years of employment.

Yep agreed. Even worse like my cousin you qualify fro JohnMoores n you end up living in Smithdown

 

[Elong]

I was the age of a current Millennial when the new Millenium happened mate. You've destroyed your own point by being obtuse. Google "obtuse" or wiki it. You can tattoo it on your arm if you like.

Bit like you have then?

 

[chicoazul]

Bit like you have then?

There's no sleeve tattoo on me plums.

 

[Elong]

There's no sleeve tattoo on me plums.

I heard you've got a clock on your forearm lad.

 

[Goat]

Hey up lads, leave it owt yeah.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

Agreed, the uni myth was pushed upon you which was bad advice. Problem is that the skills and trades are in fair less supply for you all too due to the economy and government.

Going to uni hampers most people now by taking away important formative years of employment.

Or as most of my mates have done, go to uni, kiss girls, have fun, get a degree, then start as a junior accountant which has nout to do with your degree. It was all going so well up until the last bit.

 

[John23]

Or as most of my mates have done, go to uni, kiss girls, have fun, get a degree, then start as a junior accountant which has nout to do with your degree. It was all going so well up until the last bit.

Correct sir

 

[John23]

Or as most of my mates have done, go to uni, kiss girls, have fun, get a degree, then start as a junior accountant which has nout to do with your degree. It was all going so well up until the last bit.

Comment of the day lad. Every time I read it I start laughing lol. Its funny cause its true

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Not that you're one bit arsed but I said I'd hold my comments on Millennials. It's time.

I like them. I like them a lot. A generation that has been thrust into adulthood and sold out by their elders with so little reason for optimism or hope, yet they display lots of positivity. Compared to the generations above I find them erudite, witty and enduring.

I like the way they mock the ceremonial nonsense of those older in them, and the nonsense bureaucracy that they were born into. They call this "yer dar" behaviour and they nail it, we're cringey bells for the most part and they call us out on it. "Because that's the way it's always been" has no place in the world of the millennials if it's daft and outdated they don't want to know about it.

The millennials have a great value on people and the planet around them. They place value on shared experiences and thankless tasks of generosity. They aren't short in displaying their feelings (even if it is through sleeve tattoos you bells) and it gives me hope that they seem more engaged with politics than the generation above them. Maybe they can help shape a better political future for their kids than we managed for our own. Bigotry has no place with the vast majority of millennials, the world has far less borders than older people see it with.

The millennials I chat wham to on here and in real life are in general great kids with sharp humour and depreciation. I reckon they're sent to save us from ourselves.

chico's mar is very obviously dating a 'millenial'..

 

[moyeslovechild]

Agreed, the uni myth was pushed upon you which was bad advice. Problem is that the skills and trades are in fair less supply for you all too due to the economy and government.

Going to uni hampers most people now by taking away important formative years of employment.

formative years of employment? explain

my mates i know who never went uni have gained no advantage from gettin into the crap jobs early tbh mate, there still in just as crap jobs 5/7 years on.

i think its one of them where going to uni can help, and if youre the type of person who doesnt use uni to help you, you probably wouldnt have used them 'important formative years' of employment to much gain either

 

[chicoazul]

formative years of employment? explain

my mates i know who never went uni have gained no advantage from gettin into the crap jobs early tbh mate, there still in just as crap jobs 5/7 years on.

i think its one of them where going to uni can help, and if youre the type of person who doesnt use uni to help you, you probably wouldnt have used them 'important formative years' of employment to much gain either

You can get a head start by getting into a job or trade early. I know plenty of people who have benefitted from this mate. Quite a few people I know holding well paid positions wouldn't have them if they went to uni.