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Prism

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12. No, I know

Reply to Bunnahabhain (Reply #11)

Mon Sep 16, 2013, 05:35 PM

Sep 2013

It's good commentary. I'm just frustrated is all. I grew up poor working class. I've scrapped and clawed for every little bit, and I've made it despite all odds. The whole topic just ticks me off. The disservice we're doing, all around.

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Opinion piece on why Gen Y Yuppies are often unhappy [View all] Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 OP

That is an assholey article/cartoon. RadiationTherapy Sep 2013 #1

Sweet critique Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #2

Oooooooo-k. RadiationTherapy Sep 2013 #3

Also, based on some Gen Ys I've had to manage Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #4

Why wouldn't you ask that interview question of everyone? RadiationTherapy Sep 2013 #15

There's no reason not to ask it of everyone Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #17

"reasons cited"? One study? And done with an obvious prejudice about the nature of an entire RadiationTherapy Sep 2013 #18

Did I say the email person was youthful? Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #20

You sound like an asshole. RadiationTherapy Sep 2013 #21

And you sound like an asshole with 'roids. Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #22

I've been on a Buddhism kick lately, and closeupready Sep 2013 #5

Gen Ys' parents came of age in much easier and more prosperous times. Arugula Latte Sep 2013 #6

You didn't read the blog, did you? Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #7

Yeah, I did read it. It's concescending and judgmental towards younger people. Arugula Latte Sep 2013 #8

It does seem to upset some folks Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #9

And I blame adults for this Prism Sep 2013 #10

If you read the blog Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #11

No, I know Prism Sep 2013 #12

Another interesting thing about this blog entry is Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #13

In my experience going back for classes, this is dead-on. xfundy Sep 2013 #14

OK, so another take... antigone382 Sep 2013 #16

Nice post Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #19