Johnny Bravo
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It's easy to do when they throw all "boomers" into one group
Are* older generations stupid or younger generations smarter?
This morning summarizes the older gen’s work ethic and tech savvy perfectly. My employee, nearly retirement age was there half an hour early prepping for the week and printing out plats and plans.
Due to his lack of computer literacy he doesn’t and probably never will understand how to read the schedule, particularly the part on the top that has dates. But he is prepped for the week of June 23rd
My younger employees have always struggled to get in at 6am on a Monday but they read the schedule from their cell phones.
Due to his lack of computer literacy he doesn’t and probably never will understand how to read the schedule, particularly the part on the top that has dates. But he is prepped for the week of June 23rd
My younger employees have always struggled to get in at 6am on a Monday but they read the schedule from their cell phones.
SAJ-99
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The no-work-ethic argument was made about Boomers by the generation that preceded them, too. The more things change, the more they stay the same. In 30 years Gen Y will be saying that everything they acquired in life was through their hard work and they deserve to keep it forever, while also asking for that SS check that was promised them. ChatGPT will explain to them that the robots they created don't pay income taxes so they are SOL. It will be glorious.
Caseknife
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28-32 degrees dwell for a V-8, or a matchbook cover for a VW
I'll start with in probably considered oller. Not old.. Guess that depends on the situation. First I don't care for stupid. Ignorance maybe, some folks just don't know better.
As far as hunting or outdoor knowledge n skills. Well someone that has spent a large part of their live in the outdoors from a young age because they really enjoyed being out in the bush. Is going to have more experience. Do things differently. And I had to get dinner for my family. Hunting n fishing. Gardening. Cut firewood for heat.
Personally I don't care to carry a bunch of electronics. Use compasses n land marks. Rarely carry a phone and don't own a watch. Don't have any really great guns except old ones. Buy gear from garage sales.
Kinda seems younger folks are into the electronics and that's OK. Till there's no power. And they don't have the skills to not panic. If solo hunting, which I really enjoy even though moose can get kinda big. And spent a few nights wrapped up in a piece of visqueen. When I was a forest fire fighter that's what we had. Mummy bag n 6x6 piece of visqueen m c rats. File n polaski.
Then there are people just not so eeehhh. And will stay that way.
Different generations. I'm oller but grew up buying 22 bullets for 50 cents when I was 12 n hitting the woods. Or pushing a little jon boat on homemade over a mile each way to go fishing. If weather was bad I'd be in some creek catching trout. Or river fishing Ice fishing. School would excuse kids to go deer hunting. And I always carried a pocket knife to school.
When it comes to electronics I'm the ignorant one just don't know. Don't want to learn either. And for me personally. When this ol beat up me gets dropped off at a remote lake in ak and the plane leaves. Best feeling in the world man ! Just me and the bush. No people no electronics. Moose, brown n black bear, wolves all available to harvest. Head out for the day n get mixed up on directions constantly. I have no sense of direction except usually the wrong way. If you ask me directions go the opposite. But I dig it. I get tooooo into the moment and when you're hanging in country that can hurt you really bad you kinda need to have your head in the game. Focus. But that's the thrill too.
Now is this something a younger generation hunting is going to hunt like, probably not. And they will have a different experience. I'm oller n do it my way. Don't depend on nothing but me and my skills n compasses. Had times in life where if I didn't bring home and grow food my family would have issues. And there were only 4 tv channels anyhows. I'd rather be outside. Still do. And I got to n still do drive really cool hot rods. Back when hot rods had balls not chick's. Although so pretty bad ass chick's still around of all ages.
As far as hunting or outdoor knowledge n skills. Well someone that has spent a large part of their live in the outdoors from a young age because they really enjoyed being out in the bush. Is going to have more experience. Do things differently. And I had to get dinner for my family. Hunting n fishing. Gardening. Cut firewood for heat.
Personally I don't care to carry a bunch of electronics. Use compasses n land marks. Rarely carry a phone and don't own a watch. Don't have any really great guns except old ones. Buy gear from garage sales.
Kinda seems younger folks are into the electronics and that's OK. Till there's no power. And they don't have the skills to not panic. If solo hunting, which I really enjoy even though moose can get kinda big. And spent a few nights wrapped up in a piece of visqueen. When I was a forest fire fighter that's what we had. Mummy bag n 6x6 piece of visqueen m c rats. File n polaski.
Then there are people just not so eeehhh. And will stay that way.
Different generations. I'm oller but grew up buying 22 bullets for 50 cents when I was 12 n hitting the woods. Or pushing a little jon boat on homemade over a mile each way to go fishing. If weather was bad I'd be in some creek catching trout. Or river fishing Ice fishing. School would excuse kids to go deer hunting. And I always carried a pocket knife to school.
When it comes to electronics I'm the ignorant one just don't know. Don't want to learn either. And for me personally. When this ol beat up me gets dropped off at a remote lake in ak and the plane leaves. Best feeling in the world man ! Just me and the bush. No people no electronics. Moose, brown n black bear, wolves all available to harvest. Head out for the day n get mixed up on directions constantly. I have no sense of direction except usually the wrong way. If you ask me directions go the opposite. But I dig it. I get tooooo into the moment and when you're hanging in country that can hurt you really bad you kinda need to have your head in the game. Focus. But that's the thrill too.
Now is this something a younger generation hunting is going to hunt like, probably not. And they will have a different experience. I'm oller n do it my way. Don't depend on nothing but me and my skills n compasses. Had times in life where if I didn't bring home and grow food my family would have issues. And there were only 4 tv channels anyhows. I'd rather be outside. Still do. And I got to n still do drive really cool hot rods. Back when hot rods had balls not chick's. Although so pretty bad ass chick's still around of all ages.
And always have a book of matches in my ride to clean the points. I usually always had a few spare sets. On a bug set the points with a test light in number 128-32 degrees dwell for a V-8, or a matchbook cover for a VW
LOL.
At least my 70 yo neighbor came by early yesterday morn to check my generator and help me get the ac in the window. Have not heard from any of the ads asking for work. We chatted about getting help around here. Nada.
He was on his way to another old timers place to work. He said "I will work for folks here but never breakbread with them and never pay them in advance."
Yeah I'm a dumb boomer. I used to show up half hour early to any job I had. And finished the jobs.
Oh, the whole house generator system does not charge the battery. I need to run a trickle charger or disconnect when not needed.
Every business around this country is a lie and unreliable.
Hope you like eating silicone chips.
At least my 70 yo neighbor came by early yesterday morn to check my generator and help me get the ac in the window. Have not heard from any of the ads asking for work. We chatted about getting help around here. Nada.
He was on his way to another old timers place to work. He said "I will work for folks here but never breakbread with them and never pay them in advance."
Yeah I'm a dumb boomer. I used to show up half hour early to any job I had. And finished the jobs.
Oh, the whole house generator system does not charge the battery. I need to run a trickle charger or disconnect when not needed.
Every business around this country is a lie and unreliable.
Hope you like eating silicone chips.
noharleyyet
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Society changes some people easier than others...but decency & honesty is not complicated. If you're less jaded & comfortable with the concept of kindness and self respect, thank your lucky stars, your parents, or your mentors...but there will always be temptations to fugg over your fellow man.
Greybeard
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Which generation was it that brought us the Tide Pod challenge? My memory must be getting foggy, I don't remember.
Irrelevant
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On a whim I downloaded this on audible... I was not expecting it to be based strictly on Christianity. While I appreciate some of the perspective it was too narrow minded for me, though admittedly I only made it a few hours in before I pulled the plug.
Irrelevant
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As Tao would say, "it is what it is"How narrow minded of you...
I was at my smartest @ 17
RealMuddyboots
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Yes, I am old, turned 3/4 Century. What I do see today is the fear of risk taking whether its outdoor activities or even in career decisions.
Interesting previous comment on being on time. When I was still working, I hired an Eng from one of our manufacturing locations and the first month was coming in 10-15 min late every morning. I had a meeting and simply asked: "do you like working here"? Never late again.
Risk, accountability, motivation and responsibility just seems to be less embraced today.
Yeah, I know Get off my lawn.
Interesting previous comment on being on time. When I was still working, I hired an Eng from one of our manufacturing locations and the first month was coming in 10-15 min late every morning. I had a meeting and simply asked: "do you like working here"? Never late again.
Risk, accountability, motivation and responsibility just seems to be less embraced today.
Yeah, I know Get off my lawn.
Boarmaster
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They’re all stupid in some cases.
noharleyyet
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The older I get, the smarter my dad was...
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So true. Mark twain -"When I was a boy at fourteen, I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to twentyone, I was astonished to learn how much he had learned in seven years."
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SaskHunter
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Ha! Funny how people who generally call younger generations lazy and dumb, generally fall for fake sh*t like this.
Einstein didn’t say technology would create 'generation of idiots' – Full Fact
Versions of the quote appear to have been circulating on the internet for almost a decade.
fullfact.org
Source: Trust me bro!
