The Benefits Of The Millennial Generation

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For many years, millennials have been the focus of much debate. But one question continually remains unanswered: What will become of millennials in the future? There are people who believe that millennials are capable of being successful in the future, however, there are many other people who believe that there are numerous challenges in society the millennial generation will have to confront, which puts millennials in a position where they are unprepared to be a successful generation in the conditions of today 's society. The millennial generation is not capable of being successful, because of their increase in high self-esteem that tends to create entitlement, the competitive environment when seeking employment, and the failure of the education …show more content…

Millennials will face a constantly changing job market that they are not prepared for, because of the increase in global competition and the reality that the millennial generation is not prepared to compete with higher standards. Jeffrey Bosworth in his article “Hunting for Hope in Modern America,” provides information regarding competition in the workforce is not just from peers, but that it “crosses country and cultural boundaries” and how competition will be surrounded with “young, educated, motivated people in every country” (334). Because there is so much competition in the workforce, the millennial generation will have to be fully prepared in many skills and be the most efficient candidate for the job. Donald S. Miller and Thomas E. Slocombe, authors of “Preparing Students for the New Reality,” discuss how candidates for jobs need to realize that not only is it difficult to become employed but also to “remain unemployed” (19). The millennial generation will be confronting economic problems that are combined with employment. The United States is attempting to resolve a high unemployment rate from past years, which results in a part of the millennial generation becoming unemployed or a lack of stability in their employment. Requirements in jobs are increasing and becoming more difficult to secure a stable workplace in America without being fully skilled for the

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