The Four Characteristics Of The Four Generational Group

There are four generational groups that we all fall into based on our age. These groups all have different characteristics that have been affected by what has gone on during their life. The first group I will talk about is Veterans this group was born between 1925 and 1945. This group is also known as the silent generation. They grew up during the Great Depression and World War 2. Many people served in the military or were married to someone who did. The characteristics for this generation include having strong work ethic and being very respectful of others seniority and or titles. The Great Depression was a financially difficult time for them so many got into the habit of saving money for a rainy day. Veterans are hard workers who and many have chosen to work past the typical retirement age. They are very loyal and expect the same from others. Many women of this generation stayed at home and were homemakers. When they did start looking for jobs and working, they were often faced with

This generation was is the largest generation of the four. Their characteristics include being competitive and a team player. They don’t view retirement as an end but as a career change. They desire loyalty from those they work with. Baby Boomers were able to finish high school and going to college wasn’t out of their reach.

The third generation is known as Generation X. They were born between 1965 and 1980. The term generation X came about because many people in this group didn’t feel like they had an identity. They are a group who look to have balance between their home life and professional lives. Family time is very important to them. One big difference with the Generation X population is many of them grew up in single parent homes. Many were “latchkey” kids who came home to an empty house while parents were still at work. They had to fend for themselves in many ways. This made them resilient and