In our book, Rao says Millennials are considered multitasking and high-achieving. They positive characteristics they bring to the workplace are that they are very competent technically. They have used technology all their lives right from their school through their college years (Rao, 2013.). Another positive work-related characteristic of Gen Y is that they are ambitious. Often I have had to be slowed down because I am so anxious to get my job done and move onto the next activity. Gen Y’s expectations need to be tempered sometimes. Gen Y is also more likely be a team player. They often want to be involved with whatever is going on, and they will do almost anything to be able to be included in whatever is going on. I’d say another positive characteristic is that we like to be liked. Personally speaking, I often prefer feedback of how I am doing a job. I prefer being often told how I am doing so I can make adjustments if necessary. As for the negative characteristics, Douglas Main says in his article that Millennials have been characterized in a number of different ways. On the negative side, they've been described as lazy, narcissistic and prone to jump from job to job (Main, 2013.). I am not sure I agree with that that is a negative thing. I know many of my generation have trouble finding a job in their interest or field, and they get tired of working in places that they aren’t passionate about. That leads them to finding other jobs until they can land a job they love. Negative characteristics about Gen Y is that many times, they are self-centered and think everything is about themselves. Also, many believe that they are always more intelligent than the next person and that they are always right. I have personal experience with this admittedly, and it is something I have worked on.
Initially, when I read the question, I immediately thought the answer to “should