Baby Boomers - It's Not Our Fault
Good morning,
Each morning I get a google notice about new articles about baby boomers. It helps me keep my thumb on the pulse of "all things boomer."
This morning, I was reading an article and they stated the following:
"Some economic forecasters say: The Baby Boomers are about to be Budget Busters." I had a visceral response to that. It almost sounded like "blaming the victim."
Yes, it's true -- there are so many of us AND many of us are or will be retiring soon, are or will be collecting our social security soon and YES, that will put a strain on corporate budgets and the federal government. But, they make it sound like we are being greedy. That's so wrong.
First, WE are not responsible for our births. Our parents had sex (starting right after the big War), didn't use birth control and hence, we were born. I didn't ask to be born. I came from them and their choices. People in that era had an amazing number of children.
We, the boomer generation of children, grew up to be hard, diligent workers and we've been successful. We've paid into our retirement funds; we've paid into social security. We are now entitled. Period. End of story.
So, why is the media and the government trying to make us almost feel guilty for breaking the bank? Perhaps it has more to do with the poor planning for this massive retirement. Did they pay enough attention to what was coming? I think not.
The same thing is happening in corporations and other workplaces all over the country. They are in denial of how the huge flight of the boomers will impact their workplace. The boomers, being the knowledge-bearers of their industry will be leaving in droves. The Generation Xers, although very smart, will be floundering to keep things afloat ... minus the history and understanding of longevity.
Well, it's time for everyone to get their head out of the sand AND be realistic about the future. Find solutions -- don't complain.
I'm a person who is insistent about taking 100% responsibility for my life and my actions. I rarely blame others (okay, occasionally, because I'm human). Some "woo woo" new-age folks would say that I'm responsible for bringing myself into the world. Maybe. But, for the most part, that was my parents decision. I can't help being the age I am, any more than a person of color or a person of height can be responsible for who they showed up as.
I invite your comments here. How do we encourage our country and our corporations to be long-sighted and to start planning to deal with the realities that the boomer generation impact?
I have my thoughts. I'll roll them out as we go along.
As for the workplace denial, I have a FREE special report at www.itsboomertime.com/reports.php
Point: We are who we are. Accept it. Don't expect a free ride ... but by all means know what you are entitled to. Don't let anyone bully you.
Namaste,
Ann
Each morning I get a google notice about new articles about baby boomers. It helps me keep my thumb on the pulse of "all things boomer."
This morning, I was reading an article and they stated the following:
"Some economic forecasters say: The Baby Boomers are about to be Budget Busters." I had a visceral response to that. It almost sounded like "blaming the victim."
Yes, it's true -- there are so many of us AND many of us are or will be retiring soon, are or will be collecting our social security soon and YES, that will put a strain on corporate budgets and the federal government. But, they make it sound like we are being greedy. That's so wrong.
First, WE are not responsible for our births. Our parents had sex (starting right after the big War), didn't use birth control and hence, we were born. I didn't ask to be born. I came from them and their choices. People in that era had an amazing number of children.
We, the boomer generation of children, grew up to be hard, diligent workers and we've been successful. We've paid into our retirement funds; we've paid into social security. We are now entitled. Period. End of story.
So, why is the media and the government trying to make us almost feel guilty for breaking the bank? Perhaps it has more to do with the poor planning for this massive retirement. Did they pay enough attention to what was coming? I think not.
The same thing is happening in corporations and other workplaces all over the country. They are in denial of how the huge flight of the boomers will impact their workplace. The boomers, being the knowledge-bearers of their industry will be leaving in droves. The Generation Xers, although very smart, will be floundering to keep things afloat ... minus the history and understanding of longevity.
Well, it's time for everyone to get their head out of the sand AND be realistic about the future. Find solutions -- don't complain.
I'm a person who is insistent about taking 100% responsibility for my life and my actions. I rarely blame others (okay, occasionally, because I'm human). Some "woo woo" new-age folks would say that I'm responsible for bringing myself into the world. Maybe. But, for the most part, that was my parents decision. I can't help being the age I am, any more than a person of color or a person of height can be responsible for who they showed up as.
I invite your comments here. How do we encourage our country and our corporations to be long-sighted and to start planning to deal with the realities that the boomer generation impact?
I have my thoughts. I'll roll them out as we go along.
As for the workplace denial, I have a FREE special report at www.itsboomertime.com/reports.php
Point: We are who we are. Accept it. Don't expect a free ride ... but by all means know what you are entitled to. Don't let anyone bully you.
Namaste,
Ann
Labels: acceptance, Boomer numbers, social security, workplace issues
posted by Ann Fry, Head Boomer at
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