Generation Y is Narcissistic

I couldn't help but notice the recent avalanche of studies, blogs, and reports circulating the internet that claim generation Y is narcissistic. As with most controversial topics, I am on the fence (it's a Libra thing). Generation Y is an attention-seeking-slightly-narcissistic group, however, the narcissism ends there. The previous generation was less attention obsessed and more confident. If you ask the average college student if they know how to negotiate their salary or how much they are worth depending on the city they are located, most of them (including myself) will look puzzled; on the other hand, Gen. X would have offered an accurate response. In essence, Gen. Y is more narcissistic thanks to social sites such as Facebook, but unlike our predecessors the confidence does not cross over to the business arena. Most of us want to graduate and find a job.

The stories I read about recent graduates requesting six figures for an entry level position are few and far between and should not be a representation of my generation. We need to be more business savvy and less attention seeking. Please watch the short video and share your thoughts.