The “Sandwich” Generation?
Generation X has been called a variety of other names (some more flattering than others), but one of the more appropriate terms has been the “Sandwich Generation.” While this term has also been applied to older Baby Boomers who are caring for both elderly parents and young children, it is applicable to Generation X because of an entirely different reason.
Generation X has been sandwiched between their dominating Baby Boomer Parents and their younger counterparts, the overly confident Millennials. Both Boomers and Millennials are influential movers and shakers, leaving Generation X in their shadow.
Just as Generation X has finally come into its own in the workplace, paying their dues and working up to management positions, new levels of economic distress threatens to push them right back down. Even Generation Y (aka the Millennials) threatens to compete with them for the same opportunities in the future.
How has Generation X impacted your organization?
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