DANA POINT, CA — “Kids today have no respect.” That is one way that previous generations have always seemed to label younger generations. This is especially so with the generation born between 1965 and 1985, best known as Generation X.
What are some other ways to describe this misunderstood generation? How about they have no loyalty, they’re impatient, and they feel like they are entitled to something. These are only a few of the thoughts contractors had on Generation X at the recent MSCA Educational Conference. With technicians becoming harder to retain and to recruit, a little bit of frustration with younger people is understandable.