Hot Mess Hotline
Nov 23, 2020
23: A Mini Mess on Why Gen X is Awesome in the Workplace!
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Friends, growing up Gen X meant growing up in a really interesting time. We were independent, sometimes latchkey kids, bridging genres, friend cliques, interests, and more.
This independence didn’t go away when we entered the workforce, either! It made us confident and awesome.
See the full blog post and transcript at https://stefaniekrievins.com/why-gen-x-is-awesome/
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