Recently this funny video of a Millennial being interviewed for a job has been trending around, so I picked it up from my LinkedIn feed and watched it with two expectations:  it’s going to be very amusing, it’s going to have some truth. I wasn’t disappointed and that’s what happened, because if you have worked in different environments you will immediately catch the drift.

The interview is a stereotypical gag of a busy young Millennial girl who is being interviewed by a Baby Boomer while using her smartphone. Standard questions on competences comes in on what tech skills the candidate has, but they are not your typical Microsoft Office package as the girl lists all social platforms she knows how to use.

One thing that struck me there is the gap between the two roles which represents the two sided of software each comes with: old VS new, spreadsheets VS tweets. It’s obvious the difference of tech understanding instantly pops out to highlight a current phenomena in the workplace.

The video continues with the stereotype of the easily-distracted Millennials that cannot put a way for a second the phone: it’s their totem that convey their social and communicative power and without it they are like Superman with Kryptonite. However, there’s a subtle message in this video which is not what appears to be the constant use of technology, but rather the inability for those two generations to connect and come to terms with their differences.

Please, don’t see this as a pernicious way to defame Millennials, but rather to point the fingers over those who despite their age haven’t caught up with how society interacts with the presents whether old or young. Side effects on the personal behavior can impact those who drown in technology or starve from it.

My personal experience with some Millennials struck me at different levels where young adults working in retail are lacking the social skills to communicate their knowledge. I’m writing about retail because that’s where you would see Millennials working while interacting with the public, places like the hardware store, the local restaurant, the supermarket; that’s where their early work experience starts.

Millennials might be introverted and awkward, it also comes with the age they are in; however, there is a large portion of them which has been living in a sheltered environment from their birth, overly protected by their parents and their early educational system, unable to experience the sour side of life. The result is the entitlements and high demands many wait to receive on the workplace.

This is not a trial on who is bad and who is not, but rather an instance to understand how to resolve this issue. Parents cannot expect to raise their kids without disappointing them or even without them to fail at some point in their life. It’s part of being human to let your guard down or to miss the target. What’s important is to get back on track and learn from what went wrong.

On a darker tone the last portion of the video highlights the worst part some Millennial might exhibit: pandering to imaginative external elements to justify their shortcomings. Blaming others without justification is the line of defense to use to make up for the lack of principles or knowledge and eventually personal responsibilities. 

The Millennial girl asks to speak to a HR director for assistance after facing the fact she is not qualified for the position the job interview required. Millennials don’t take well rejection because difficult situations have been fixed by their parents during their years at school -if there’s a problem call the manager or mod and dad-.

Do you know that the spiral in a seashell can be described by a mathematical equation? Describing the world through the lens of math has always fascinated me. When I was in high school, I took all of the math classes offered at my high school and realized that I really liked it; I was good at math and found it fun. I was eager to learn more and my high…

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Hi there everyone! I decided to come back with another article, as I have been spiralling a lot these past few days. I find with quarantine, it’s becoming more and more difficult to get out of these spirals. I thought I’d write about my experiences and what helps in case anyone else was feeling the same way.

Imposter syndrome. Many of us have heard this word before. We feel out of place where we are, like we don’t belong, or that we don’t deserve something that has come our way. I am SO guilty of feeling this way; I think about all the times I’ve told people I didn’t deserve the music award I won at the end of high school, for example. It’s especially difficult when we see everything else that other people have accomplished. When we’re stuck at home during quarantine, these feelings can hit even harder, they have for me. I’m only starting my second year of university in September, but there are SO MANY things happening that I feel like I should be involved in or helping out for. Or that I should be coming up with more ideas. This is especially true for someone who is studying social issues. I feel this way as a writer as well-that my writing isn’t deep enough, or that it doesn’t address certain issues.

I’ll tell you the spirals are difficult, especially when they hit during work and I can’t focus. I’ve found a few things have been quite helpful for this. Take a look at your surroundings and name the things you see, smell, feel. This is a technique used by some during an anxiety/panic attack, but it’s something I’ve tried with my spirals to bring me back to the present moment. Another thing that is very helpful is telling myself “you’re doing great, you still have time, opportunities are always coming your way.”

Yes, opportunities are still coming your way. They can build up your resume and give you new experiences. Stop focusing on what you did or didn’t do in the past, and quit feeling like you should know what to do in the future. This is today. And tomorrow is tomorrow. Each day there’s a new opportunity to learn and grow. Don’t waste it by worrying so much.

I’ve also found this difficult when it comes to Linkedin, and I think I may be growing a bit of an addiction to it. As someone whose future career is very much make or break with your connections, I get worried about how my profile looks. Do I have enough experience? Volunteer roles? Certifications? I somehow compare myself to my older peers with many research assistant roles. But I’m only a second year, and I know I will gain those opportunities as well in my internship program.

It’s good to step away from Linkedin sometimes. I think I’ve updated my profile five times in the last couple of days, and it just keeps making me more worried. Yes, it is nice to see all your involvement in one place, but it also just keeps you comparing to others. If you feel like you have the same problem, let’s take some time to be away from Linkedin and spend some more time appreciating each day and each opportunity.

As a final reminder: yes, you belong here! Yes you are amazing! Yes you will get your dream career one day! Never feel like you aren’t supposed to be where you are; you worked so hard to get there, and I am so proud of you.

Imagine yourself as a magnetic person who always attracts great experiences, unlimited opportunities and good news. Believe that your naturally blessed all the time.

✨It’s my birthday!✨

Hello 27! ❤️

May this year bring me luck,love and make all my wishes come true! ✨

Happy birthday to me!