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This is a big problem. There's a HUGE disconnect between Generation Y and older generations in the workplace. They love to label us as "lazy" and make us feel like we have no work ethics when in reality this isn't true. Many of the jobs we're trained for (especially in the tech industry) can be done entirely remotely in only a few hours a day. This is an idea that doesn't translate well among generations for some reason. The 9-to-5 grind is an old tradition that we can't seem to shake just yet.
Obviously, there are still plenty of jobs that require 40 hour work weeks to keep the world going; it all depends on the industry. Personally, I'm going to keep looking for something I love. I see no reason to settle for being miserable just so I can live more comfortably. Your best bet for finding a work environment more tailored to our generation? Young tech companies managed by people closer to your own age.
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