#40: The Gen X Work Ethic
There has been a lot of online discourse about generational work ethic and how different age groups view their careers. While this is interesting, it’s not as fun as reminiscing about the good old days when partying all night didn’t totally destroy your body and soul the next day. Ah, youth.
Imagine club hopping until 6 am, sleeping for 18 minutes, and clocking into work on time as an elder Gen Xer. Forget about it. Once you hit your 30s, it’s all over. Why do our bodies betray us so? Older generations like to complain that the younger generations “can’t handle” going out and showing up to work the next day. But maybe they’re on to something. The stamina of youth only lasts so long, so maybe they’re enjoying it by calling out of work to keep the party going!