"Millennial"

The term “millennial” encompasses so many different stereotypes, both good and bad. I’m not a stereotype. I’m a woman. I’m a human. Enough with hating me just because I was born in the 90s.

I’m sick of doing something awesome, only for someone to say they’re surprised a millennial could handle it. Like, honestly???  Guess what? Other generations have their problems, too. Millennials really do get a bad rap, and I’m kind of really sick of it. Especially when finding a job. 

Businesses used to previous generations are annoyed with millennials. It is said that millennials take a job and quit a few months later. There’s no dedication in most cases, even though that’s how businesses grow and thrive. When I make a commitment, I stick to it. Yes, I’ll change jobs, but my resume isn’t going to list 10 different companies every year as I try to figure out what I want.

And I am not a entitled selfish brat that the stereotypical millennial is made out to be. I don’t think I deserve anything but a chance. I don’t expect to be given anything just because of my generation. I don’t expect to just be handed a six figure job because I went to college and earned a degree just like millions of others my age. Hell, the moment someone finds out I sleep past 6 a.m., I’m labeled as a lazy millennial. Hello, some people work different shifts. I’m tired of being called lazy because of the generation I was born into.

No, I don’t hate millennials. Many are just like me and sick of the ones who make so many negative stereotypes seem true.