Sense of entitlement: This is a broad one, but I don't think it's a bad thing that more and more people are demanding say, higher wages as living expenses are going up. Too much to unpack here.
Can't put the smartphone down: Eh, I like the ease of looking something up, or reaching out to someone. But also love the days where I'm busy and don't look at it for hours. Or I put it on the charger, do something else and half the day goes by.
Avocado toast: Not this fat boy.
Online dating: Thank god I'm married. I wouldn't even know what to do. Do single guys still have a couple drinks at the bar and strike up a conversation with a girl? Or is that creepy these days?
Participation trophies: Everyone got a trophy in my little league for sure. 1st place teams trophy was a tiny bit bigger.
Selfies: See "Avocado toast"
Complicated coffee preferences: "Ooooooo. Pumpkin spice whatever the hell season!!!" No thanks.
Brunch: Overrated
Not loyal to their jobs: I guess it comes with the entitlement one. Since jobs are most peoples source of healthcare or paid time off, if another job has better benefits, you gotta weigh those options. Wish I knew the benefits previous generations had. After my grandfather got home from Korea he worked the next 30some years for Esskay, retiring I think not long before the plant was closed. Wish i could ask him what kept him loyal to a blue collar job like that for so long. Limited options back in the day, maybe not much else you can do.
Well, I'm not a coffee drinker and I've never had to endure online dating. Never really cared about the whole participation trophy thing, and I don't recall that ever mattering when I was a kid. I've played on some bad teams in my life, and it's not like a trophy at the end of the year changed anything. We still knew we sucked, and nothing beats when you're actually good and winning games.
I've never had avocado toast, but I have no doubt I'd like it. Big brunch guy though. You're telling me I can go get breakfast at 11am and catch a buzz, and it's not only socially acceptable but encouraged? Sold.
My mom's dad worked at Bethlehem Steel his entire career after getting out of the Army. I admire his commitment and the way he worked his way into different roles. Like the time he lied to his boss about being knowledgeable on hydraulics so he could get a new position, and then went and learned everything he could about it before he had to start. He also worked the graveyard shift for years because it paid more and opened up other doors for him.
I'm not sure I'd be willing to do that, which is probably very millenial of me. Just like I'm not interested in commuting two hours for a job. I mean everything has it's price, but more likely than not, it's a no from me. But I guess that's why I won't be retiring before I'm 55...