this really sounds like a hiring/screening and culture issue. also please find the motivated youth. Maybe outside of work? They do exist and it can do wonders for your burnout. Motivation distribution really isn’t that different from a decade ago. The problem imo is hiring practices failing.
But there is one point to validate here. The youth of today has a different focus on skills than a decade ago. They grew up with social media from a young age, didn’t have to deal with unpolished tech, and are constantly connected to each other.
Again, hiring practices failing to place people correctly.
From one old person to another, try to see what makes the younger generation different and effective in their own way.
I don’t disagree there are talented youth out there. I have another team member who is the equal of any of my best hires. He’s self motivated, and that is the difference I think.
this really sounds like a hiring/screening and culture issue. also please find the motivated youth. Maybe outside of work? They do exist and it can do wonders for your burnout. Motivation distribution really isn’t that different from a decade ago. The problem imo is hiring practices failing.
But there is one point to validate here. The youth of today has a different focus on skills than a decade ago. They grew up with social media from a young age, didn’t have to deal with unpolished tech, and are constantly connected to each other.
Again, hiring practices failing to place people correctly.
From one old person to another, try to see what makes the younger generation different and effective in their own way.
I don’t disagree there are talented youth out there. I have another team member who is the equal of any of my best hires. He’s self motivated, and that is the difference I think.