The article reflects on how millennials have evolved into adulthood, taking on roles that define their generation as responsible adults. It highlights a former colleague's realization that young employees may not include him in social gatherings, suggesting generational dynamics at play. While millennials were once viewed as perpetually young and struggling to 'launch,' they are now settling into significant life milestones like home ownership and career advancement. This transition is both empowering and intimidating as they develop leadership roles.
"It's startling to many when you get there, especially if you didn't go through life thinking you knew everything to begin with," said Jennifer Deal, a senior research scientist at the Center for Effective Organizations at USC's Marshall.
The lived experience of adulthood is looser than that. You hit a travel snafu, or there's a conflict in a meeting, and you wonder just who's supposed to be in charge here.
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