E. E. Cummings once said “It takes courage to grow up & become who you really are”. This is what has happened to the Millennial generation. “The Millennials, also known as generation Y, are those born after 1982… They will make up close to 100 million people in the U.S., over 20% of today 's population…This is largest generation since the Baby-Boomers, (approximately 33% larger then the Boomers, who were born between 1945 and 1960)…”(Bland) The young people of this generation are notorious for being very lazy and lax in the job force, people who grew up with the turn of technology, and not seeing the potential they had at their fingertips. Millennials used to be and still are looked upon as rotten teenagers. However, they have become young
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Millennials use in many different ways and use technology to apply it to every day life. Whether it is to communicate, for traveling purposes or for health reasons. This generation is also resourcefully connected in the way they use their technology. Millennials are so used to technology most likely because we have had access to it since we were children. “The Millennial generation…is the first to come of age with cable TV, the Internet and cell phones, so technology is essentially baked into every Millennial’s DNA. In fact, when asked what makes their generation unique, Millennials ranked “Technology Use” first (24%), followed by “Music/Pop Culture” (11%) and “Liberal/Tolerant” (7%). In contrast, Boomers ranked “Work Ethic” as the most defining characteristic of their generation. (Millennials: Technology) Millennials find technology so important because they feel it defines them and also helps them stay connected. One of the main ways Millennials stay connected it through social medial. Social media is anything that an individual uses to contact another person. Examples of social media would be Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. “Access to technology and devices is fueling Millennials’ ability to stay social 24/7. Younger Millennials access social media sites more on their laptops than mobile devices, while Older Millennials log in more on mobile apps. Regardless of device, both groups are …show more content…
They have entered the work force and made it a loyal place. With the use of technology in the Millennials hand there is no doubt that large leaps into the future will be taken. Finally our communities around the world have been more connected and free from judgement.The young people of this generation were thought to be lazy and lax in the job force, people who grew up with the turn of technology, and not seeing the potential they had at their fingertips. Millennials used to be and still are looked upon as rotten teenagers. However, they have become young men and women who have made history and are shaping today and tomorrow because of the ways they have impacted the work space, technology and the community around
Millennials use in many different ways and use technology to apply it to every day life. Whether it is to communicate, for traveling purposes or for health reasons. This generation is also resourcefully connected in the way they use their technology. Millennials are so used to technology most likely because we have had access to it since we were children. “The Millennial generation…is the first to come of age with cable TV, the Internet and cell phones, so technology is essentially baked into every Millennial’s DNA. In fact, when asked what makes their generation unique, Millennials ranked “Technology Use” first (24%), followed by “Music/Pop Culture” (11%) and “Liberal/Tolerant” (7%). In contrast, Boomers ranked “Work Ethic” as the most defining characteristic of their generation. (Millennials: Technology) Millennials find technology so important because they feel it defines them and also helps them stay connected. One of the main ways Millennials stay connected it through social medial. Social media is anything that an individual uses to contact another person. Examples of social media would be Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. “Access to technology and devices is fueling Millennials’ ability to stay social 24/7. Younger Millennials access social media sites more on their laptops than mobile devices, while Older Millennials log in more on mobile apps. Regardless of device, both groups are …show more content…
They have entered the work force and made it a loyal place. With the use of technology in the Millennials hand there is no doubt that large leaps into the future will be taken. Finally our communities around the world have been more connected and free from judgement.The young people of this generation were thought to be lazy and lax in the job force, people who grew up with the turn of technology, and not seeing the potential they had at their fingertips. Millennials used to be and still are looked upon as rotten teenagers. However, they have become young men and women who have made history and are shaping today and tomorrow because of the ways they have impacted the work space, technology and the community around