@Nevin You’re not a cynic. That’s exactly the reason why.

@Mai I only approved your comment to show an example of inauthentic comments. Entrepreneurs — don’t do this. Mai, if you’d like to advertise on my blog, you can contact me at punkrockhr@gmail.com

@Productivity I’m at the very end of Gen X and I think some of these generational issues are bogus; however, I think people should focus on hiring talent. Talent transcends generations.

@Greg Thanks. I’m no Socrates but I like your comment.

@Apollo You’re right about employees becoming evangelical. That’s so critical to this whole discussion, yo.

@GenX I totally agree, but I really hope Gen Xers opt out and take unemployment for awhile rather than work for a shitty company.

@HRPuter Thanks. Culture is everything, isn’t it?

@Allen Or how about this? If you want to attract talent in general, young or old, let’s all act like adults and stop pretending like we’re going to achieve nirvana through a job. Not. Gonna. Happen.

@Stephen I’ll let you and GenXpert go back and forth. I love her.

@Elise Maybe that was God’s plan?

@Kerry I’m gonna barf if I hear another social media strategy based on a plan to hire anything other than talented people.

@Rool You are an example of how asking questions and pushing management can change the company’s approach. Good job.

@Elle God I hate kids. God forbid you demand page numbers. My response would be, “Just shut up and do it or drop the class.”

@Emmett That is so cynical (re: debt) but kind of true (unfortunately). The closer you are to your retirement, the more you realize the crushing burden of debt. It’s sad.

@Class God forbid we try something new, right? I’m glad you made the suggestion and it’s too bad the reception to your idea was so poor.

@Puf Dude, why do I even write this blog? You nailed it. I couldn’t say it better, myself.

On a side note, my aunt recently made an FB profile “for work” and kept her original one as “personal” – trying to seperate the two can be trick. Do yall do this? I’m contemplating it….

OneCubicle.com is a great tool for college students that are on their first, second and third job. It is a social networking website that is like a hybrid of LinkedIn and Facebook that allows you to network with other students, like-minded professionals as well as recruiters while also allowing you to find cool jobs. It is a great way to brand yourself online. Don’t lose hope Gen Yers!

If your own people won’t help you look for new talent, than you know you have a problem. Better address it first, before you waste more money on fads.