"Baby boomers (that means us: Born 1980's-2000's) are entering the international workforce and do not believe in long term employer-employee relationships that are an essential part of life. They constantly keep their eyes open on the next best thing and immediately move elsewhere. They go for more flexible or leisure time, where the boss is approachable and continually interacts with them, and there is a modern and fashionable culture of team work and sharing. Instant gratification is needed. They want their questions answered, but they don't listen, and experience is seen as very little value."
Western model and culture value fresh thinkers and have the capacity to accommodate anyone who is willing and bold enough to contribute to the table. With the global interactions fueled by outsourcing, we Filipinos, at least in my generation, have experienced and seen the effects of these Western culture. Priorities and expectations of new Gen Y employees have shifted. What we value is irrelevant to the past. The restless and achievement-hungry professionals go for the gold and stop for no one. Don't be surprised to see managers at 24, VPs before 30 working in such a flexible and flat model that would leave seniors filing for early retirement. Not all people could cope up in a much dynamic atmosphere and have their old grown wisdom valued to a minimum.
It has its risks though in this country. Filipinos hug seniority like an immunity token. Egos go higher with age brackets. Been a witness and guilty.
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