One human resources manager called it the "Great Reflection," wherein people are "taking stock of what they want out of a job, what they want out of employment, and what they want out of their life."

Different ages, different responses

People in their fifties wrote about wasted decades. They'd invested everything in careers that turned out to be nothing. Too late to pivot, too early to retire.

Twenty-somethings were relieved. They've never believed in corporate careers anyway. One wrote: "My parents think I lack ambition because I don't want to... See more

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Implications from these factors are numerous. First, there is a generational disconnect where older employees believe in the notion that tireless hard work yields rewards. After all, they experienced this with vested stock growth. The younger generation is there for a job, not a purpose. They want to know when they can afford a house. Second, early... See more

Fascinating email exchange between Mark Zuckerberg and Peter Thiel that discusses millennials, boomers, and generational power shifts. https://t.co/p4BVrJKniO Here's an excerpt: https://t.co/GMqLpZ6B69