Comments on: Office Youth

By: Kevin Howarth

Kevin Howarth — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:34:17 +0000

Over here in the United States, we’re actually starting to notice a Web 2.0 generation gap in the workforce. There are those who are roughly over 35 who are traditionally trained businesspeople, marketing people, PR people, etc. - basically very conservative and cautious about business networking and communications.

Then there are those roughly younger than 35 who embrace social media, blogging, podcasting, MySpace-type networking, etc. who feel more comfortable just being real, being people to each other.

It’s changing the dynamic in how people start up companies, network, work and progress in their careers. It’s refreshing! :)

Let me know if you’re seeing this differently or if you’re noticing some of the same things. I’m curious if this is just us weird Americans experiencing it :) or if the rest of the world is seeing similar patterns.

By: sk8erboi

sk8erboi — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:20:19 +0000

I used to be one, and I used to be teased alot for that, but unfortunatly, we hired someone 4 years younger than I am :(

By: naturalblu

naturalblu — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:18:04 +0000

oooh ur from karak :D
bedna mansaf :D

By: Peter S

Peter S — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:32:04 +0000

…and then one day, when you didn’t see it coming, you realize you are being interviewed for a job by someone younger. :(

By: Vincent

Vincent — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:47:47 +0000

Dang kids ‘n their music!

By: Tololy

Tololy — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:08:03 +0000

Wow Sari, I hadn’t thought of it that way… Hmm… Thanks for the insight. But of course, to add to what you said, I am a young "woman" which certainly gives the situation a little more complexity/depth. Thanks again!