And how did all these people get this way?

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Originally posted by cmr076:

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re, a friend of hers, an HR executive with one of the resort companies here in Florida, was also visiting and they were talking shop. The HR executive woman shared that she'd 'once again' had a couple applicants for open entry level positions ask if they could have their parents participate in the interview process. Apparently the 'youth' applying for these positions wanted mommy and daddy to see where they were applying, and thought they could provide the HR staff with feedback on their character and qualifications. And when I asked if she was serious, she told me this happens on a semi-regular basis.

what age group is considered millenial? I'm 31 and can't relate to ANYTHING these people do. My first job was at a pharmacy when I was 14.. they hired me as a check out guy but ended up using me as a pharmacy tech haha, and I walked to and from work after school every day. My parents are both attorneys that make good livings, so I didnt NEED a job, they made me get one though to build character, learn about money, learn about responsibility, etc.

If you have to ask what age group millenials are, you are one.

Just giving you a good natured ribbing.

But, yes, you are a millenial.

I helped my son for his first "career" job by giving him mock interviews. That's where my support ended.

For those in HR, is it appropriate to say "yes, but only your mother, and only if she is really hot..."

There's no way, *no* way that you came from *my* loins. Soon as I get home, first thing I'm gonna do is punch yo mamma in da mouth!

My wife's cousin's husband is a VP for a certain banking institution and he hires/fires employees as part of his job. Last year, he told me that a number of 20-somethings attempted to bring one of their parents into the interview process, and he refused entry for each one, sitting them outside in the lobby. And needless to say, he crosses these idiots off his list.

"Actually, we'll be interviewing as a team!"

Before I retired I had a young lady working for me who lived and died by her cell phone, she would stop waiting on a patient to look at her latest text message (this is a pharmacy intern) so I told her to turn off her phone while at work. Then she started having to go to the restroom several times a day. Turned out she would go to check her phone messages. So I fired her. Then I get a call from her mother (helicopter parent) raising hell at me for firing her snowflake. No wonder the kids today still live with their parents.

what age group is considered millenial? I'm 31 and can't relate to ANYTHING these people do. My first job was at a pharmacy when I was 14.. they hired me as a check out guy but ended up using me as a pharmacy tech haha, and I walked to and from work after school every day. My parents are both attorneys that make good livings, so I didnt NEED a job, they made me get one though to build character, learn about money, learn about responsibility, etc.

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Good for you and your work ethic. There is diversity in the millenial age group. I am reminded of when baby boomers took to Twitter to try and humiliate your age group with pics of rotary dial phones, mimeograph machines etc. I believe the title was how to fool a Millenial. It did not work out well for the boomers. Using the favorite platform employed by millenials was kind of stupid. I have found that not every millenial is an entitled idiot. In my opinion it all starts with good parenting and a good school system that supports the proper values.

Reading through this thread, I was wondering if anyone brought their parents here (I almost don't want to know):

It's a parenting failure which leads to failed children. And we wonder why society is the way it is now?

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Originally posted by Mikito:
I have a prediction based on all these stories of the millenials acting like children. I believe adult thumb sucking will become a thing. We already have adult coloring books and safe spaces etc. I think it is a logical extension of all the craziness we see.

If it doesn't happen I may have to make up my own fake news press release extolling the virtues of adult thumb sucking. Just think of the untapped market for adult pacifiers. Although I wouldn't be surprised if adult pacifiers already exist.

I am only mildly kidding...

The other evening on "Watter's World" one of the guys being interviewed was sucking on a pacifier. (He was dumber than a box of rocks, too.)

flashguy

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Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
That application would immediately hit the can.

Ain't runnin' no day care.

Funny this has happened at my ex-wife's business and she sends them packing. The funny part is she is running a day care.

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The other evening on "Watter's World" one of the guys being interviewed was sucking on a pacifier. (He was dumber than a box of rocks, too.)

Probably protecting his teeth from bruxism caused by too much Molly.