i'm starting to see a pattern in the 20 something employees

[treeminator]

i've hired lots of guys and i'm starting to see a pattern develop. it seems the older guys (35+) and the younger guys (-19) will work their a-- off. but the 20 to 34 year olds are a bunch of lazy good for nothings. it's almost like there;s a whole generation gap of wimps. too much video games or something in their past. they really don't know how to handle a hard days work. i recently hired a teenager and he's working circles around the other guys.

do any of you see this too?

 

[clearance]

Me too, people born on in the second week of those months, Feb, July and Sept are even worse.

 

[kennertree]

Havent been paying much attention. I did notice a sale on battery powered saws though. No more dragging an extention cord up the tree.

 

[jp hallman]

I've only noticed this lack of a work ethic(or any ethics for that matter)in folks that rely on being known as "certified arborist" and, well...Canadians. Oh, and random website Gestapo.

 

[LarryTheCableGuy]

And remember, what happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas!

 

[ShoerFast]

And remember, what happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas!

Yup!

Thats if your wearing a tin-foil hat!

Kevin

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

well, then there is the Christian Handyman...

 

[rebelman]

I always lake labor month off.

 

[Treeman14]

I've noticed decreased production on Mondays and Fridays.







Actually, on further reflection it's any day ending with a "Y".

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

I now feel even dumber for having read this thread.

 

[treeminator]

I now feel even dumber for having read this thread.

btu it's true. the 20 somethings grew up thinking they could party and take tests for 4 years and come out making $80k a year. they grew up in the dot.com boom and think it's normal to take 90 minute lunch breaks with a cafe latte. bunch of pansies if you ask me.

 

[Insometry]

btu it's true. the 20 somethings grew up thinking they could party and take tests for 4 years and come out making $80k a year. they grew up in the dot.com boom and think it's normal to take 90 minute lunch breaks with a cafe latte. bunch of pansies if you ask me.

And the teen thats working circles around the 20 - 35 year olds didn't?

Im 21 btw.

 

[treeminator]

And the teen thats working circles around the 20 - 35 year olds didn't?

Im 21 btw.

no they didn't. they were like 10 years old when Dr.Koop.com or Pets.com was the craze and all you ahd to do to become rich was take an MCSE course.

 

[Nickrosis]

Hey! Go drink some beers instead of making generalizations!

 

[SteveBullman]

I've noticed decreased production on Mondays and Fridays.







Actually, on further reflection it's any day ending with a "Y".

mondays lads just cant be arsed.....fridays they have it in their heads that its a half day??? dunno where they get that one from, you can be sure if they were paying the wages it wouldnt be!

 

[Tree Machine]

They should all take lessons from the cat I'm working with. Nick is 21 and he'll work some really long days, keep up with me all day, work with me in the rain, work with me into dark if need be. He will do anything to keep up with me, and he either keeps a good attitude or just shuts up. He's like a little clone of me. I adore the guy. I wish every one of you could have one.

Signed,
Very Lucky Bossman

 

[sawn_penn]

It's not just tree business either. "Generation Y" are no hopers. Everything was handed to them on a plate. They think the world owes them a living.

Do them a favour and let them know the truth about the world.

 

[Acer]

i've hired lots of guys and i'm starting to see a pattern develop. it seems the older guys (35+) and the younger guys (-19) will work their a-- off. but the 20 to 34 year olds are a bunch of lazy good for nothings. it's almost like there;s a whole generation gap of wimps. too much video games or something in their past. they really don't know how to handle a hard days work. i recently hired a teenager and he's working circles around the other guys.

do any of you see this too?

I'd heard something similar, mainly how that group of people, in general, show little interest in politics, other people, etc.

In the UK, they used to be known as Thatcher's children, growing up in the 80s. It was the age of yuppies, "easy" money and "me,me, me", where we were told that greed is good, when those with a bit of money to spare could make a quick £100 or so buying and selling shares in the state utilities and industries that were being sold off left right and centre. Of course, the people with real money were making a fortune at the expense of the nation, but try telling that to people when there's a chance to make a quick £100! The rich got richer, the poor got poorer and there were riots on the streets, but who cared when the values of their houses were going up and up? When people grow up in times like that, you can hardly blame them if they turn out to be lazy and selfish.

 

[Husky288XP]

I want my MTV!!!

 

[shucksters]

"maybe get blister on your ..little finger- maybe get a blister on your thumb"

Dire Straits