Comments on: Generation Wh-Y Does it Matter? http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/ Sarah Cooley’s thoughts on design, food, technology, and life. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Happy http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-360 Happy Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:20:31 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-360 Preach it sister! Preach it sister!

]]> By: Happy http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 Happy Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:20:00 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-1025 Preach it sister! Preach it sister!

]]> By: David Ronnie http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-359 David Ronnie Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:51:17 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-359 I think a lot of people that aren't IN Gen Y don't really understand how little most of us actually use it in the context of sales + personal branding. Or how few of us actually understand the possibilities of it. Something that the Gen Xers and Boomers seem to forget is that most of us in Gen Y are only just beginning our experiences in the work world (if we're even out of university yet). The implications of growing your network/visibility to increase sales or get a job, and the advantages of blogs + twitter to advance both of these aren't there yet. It's not a matter of being afraid of it, it just isn't where our priorities lie. As the bottom half of Gen Y moves more into their mid-20s you're going to start seeing a lot more personal brands, twitterers, etc. starting up IMHO. Yeah, we're on Facebook/Myspace and we're practically connected 24/7, but most of us don't really use it for much else. Yet. I think a lot of people that aren’t IN Gen Y don’t really understand how little most of us actually use it in the context of sales + personal branding. Or how few of us actually understand the possibilities of it. Something that the Gen Xers and Boomers seem to forget is that most of us in Gen Y are only just beginning our experiences in the work world (if we’re even out of university yet). The implications of growing your network/visibility to increase sales or get a job, and the advantages of blogs + twitter to advance both of these aren’t there yet. It’s not a matter of being afraid of it, it just isn’t where our priorities lie. As the bottom half of Gen Y moves more into their mid-20s you’re going to start seeing a lot more personal brands, twitterers, etc. starting up IMHO.

Yeah, we’re on Facebook/Myspace and we’re practically connected 24/7, but most of us don’t really use it for much else. Yet.

]]> By: David Ronnie http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-1026 David Ronnie Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:51:00 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-1026 I think a lot of people that aren't IN Gen Y don't really understand how little most of us actually use it in the context of sales + personal branding. Or how few of us actually understand the possibilities of it. Something that the Gen Xers and Boomers seem to forget is that most of us in Gen Y are only just beginning our experiences in the work world (if we're even out of university yet). The implications of growing your network/visibility to increase sales or get a job, and the advantages of blogs + twitter to advance both of these aren't there yet. It's not a matter of being afraid of it, it just isn't where our priorities lie. As the bottom half of Gen Y moves more into their mid-20s you're going to start seeing a lot more personal brands, twitterers, etc. starting up IMHO. Yeah, we're on Facebook/Myspace and we're practically connected 24/7, but most of us don't really use it for much else. Yet. I think a lot of people that aren’t IN Gen Y don’t really understand how little most of us actually use it in the context of sales + personal branding. Or how few of us actually understand the possibilities of it. Something that the Gen Xers and Boomers seem to forget is that most of us in Gen Y are only just beginning our experiences in the work world (if we’re even out of university yet). The implications of growing your network/visibility to increase sales or get a job, and the advantages of blogs + twitter to advance both of these aren’t there yet. It’s not a matter of being afraid of it, it just isn’t where our priorities lie. As the bottom half of Gen Y moves more into their mid-20s you’re going to start seeing a lot more personal brands, twitterers, etc. starting up IMHO.

Yeah, we’re on Facebook/Myspace and we’re practically connected 24/7, but most of us don’t really use it for much else. Yet.

]]> By: Drew Griffin http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-321 Drew Griffin Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:32:55 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-321 You make some interesting observations. I agree with most of them. It still amazes me that most people are afraid to have a digital presence and are fearful of an 'employer' finding out. I find it remarkable that people are still focused on gaining employment as opposed to owning a business. It speaks loudly of how students are taught to be dependent. Having a digital presence and expressing oneself creatively is a great way to show independence, free thinking and networking skills. Joining digital, and social communities can only be good to enhance one's understanding of commerce, trade, skills and the world. You make some interesting observations. I agree with most of them. It still amazes me that most people are afraid to have a digital presence and are fearful of an ‘employer’ finding out. I find it remarkable that people are still focused on gaining employment as opposed to owning a business. It speaks loudly of how students are taught to be dependent. Having a digital presence and expressing oneself creatively is a great way to show independence, free thinking and networking skills. Joining digital, and social communities can only be good to enhance one’s understanding of commerce, trade, skills and the world.

]]> By: Drew Griffin http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-1033 Drew Griffin Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:32:00 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-1033 You make some interesting observations. I agree with most of them. It still amazes me that most people are afraid to have a digital presence and are fearful of an 'employer' finding out. I find it remarkable that people are still focused on gaining employment as opposed to owning a business. It speaks loudly of how students are taught to be dependent. Having a digital presence and expressing oneself creatively is a great way to show independence, free thinking and networking skills. Joining digital, and social communities can only be good to enhance one's understanding of commerce, trade, skills and the world. You make some interesting observations. I agree with most of them. It still amazes me that most people are afraid to have a digital presence and are fearful of an ‘employer’ finding out. I find it remarkable that people are still focused on gaining employment as opposed to owning a business. It speaks loudly of how students are taught to be dependent. Having a digital presence and expressing oneself creatively is a great way to show independence, free thinking and networking skills. Joining digital, and social communities can only be good to enhance one’s understanding of commerce, trade, skills and the world.

]]> By: Drew Griffin http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-1034 Drew Griffin Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:32:00 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-1034 You make some interesting observations. I agree with most of them. It still amazes me that most people are afraid to have a digital presence and are fearful of an 'employer' finding out. I find it remarkable that people are still focused on gaining employment as opposed to owning a business. It speaks loudly of how students are taught to be dependent. Having a digital presence and expressing oneself creatively is a great way to show independence, free thinking and networking skills. Joining digital, and social communities can only be good to enhance one's understanding of commerce, trade, skills and the world. You make some interesting observations. I agree with most of them. It still amazes me that most people are afraid to have a digital presence and are fearful of an ‘employer’ finding out. I find it remarkable that people are still focused on gaining employment as opposed to owning a business. It speaks loudly of how students are taught to be dependent. Having a digital presence and expressing oneself creatively is a great way to show independence, free thinking and networking skills. Joining digital, and social communities can only be good to enhance one’s understanding of commerce, trade, skills and the world.

]]> By: Teresa http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Teresa Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:57:41 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-320 Hey Sarah, I absolutely agree with you. Gen Y is totally diverse and it's very difficult to define how our generation is supposedly using these new digital tools because people like you and me probably do so very differently than the average college-age student. Blogging and Twittering have only done me favors in terms of getting a job, networking with professionals, etc. (Rohit Bhargava actually wrote a blog post about marketing to age groups that you might find interesting: http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2008/10/why-only-stupid.html) Hey Sarah,

I absolutely agree with you. Gen Y is totally diverse and it’s very difficult to define how our generation is supposedly using these new digital tools because people like you and me probably do so very differently than the average college-age student.

Blogging and Twittering have only done me favors in terms of getting a job, networking with professionals, etc.

(Rohit Bhargava actually wrote a blog post about marketing to age groups that you might find interesting: http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2008/10/why-only-stupid.html)

]]> By: Teresa http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 Teresa Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:57:00 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-1030 Hey Sarah, I absolutely agree with you. Gen Y is totally diverse and it's very difficult to define how our generation is supposedly using these new digital tools because people like you and me probably do so very differently than the average college-age student. Blogging and Twittering have only done me favors in terms of getting a job, networking with professionals, etc. (Rohit Bhargava actually wrote a blog post about marketing to age groups that you might find interesting: http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2008/10/why-only-stupid.html) Hey Sarah,

I absolutely agree with you. Gen Y is totally diverse and it’s very difficult to define how our generation is supposedly using these new digital tools because people like you and me probably do so very differently than the average college-age student.

Blogging and Twittering have only done me favors in terms of getting a job, networking with professionals, etc.

(Rohit Bhargava actually wrote a blog post about marketing to age groups that you might find interesting: http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2008/10/why-only-stupid.html)

]]> By: Teresa http://randomsarah.com/generation-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-1031 Teresa Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:57:00 +0000 http://randomsarah.com/?p=427#comment-1031 Hey Sarah, I absolutely agree with you. Gen Y is totally diverse and it's very difficult to define how our generation is supposedly using these new digital tools because people like you and me probably do so very differently than the average college-age student. Blogging and Twittering have only done me favors in terms of getting a job, networking with professionals, etc. (Rohit Bhargava actually wrote a blog post about marketing to age groups that you might find interesting: http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2008/10/why-only-stupid.html) Hey Sarah,

I absolutely agree with you. Gen Y is totally diverse and it’s very difficult to define how our generation is supposedly using these new digital tools because people like you and me probably do so very differently than the average college-age student.

Blogging and Twittering have only done me favors in terms of getting a job, networking with professionals, etc.

(Rohit Bhargava actually wrote a blog post about marketing to age groups that you might find interesting: http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2008/10/why-only-stupid.html)

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