Millennials are often stereotyped as lazy and entitled. How does growing up with immigrant parents prove those aren't true? Although, I do love my avocados…

Perhaps it’s because I’m married with kids that folks assume I’m not part of this generation; however, I often have older people complain to me about the “lazy, entitled kids” they work with. They’ll scoff and grunt, “It’s because they’re Millennials” coupled with a look of disgust, expecting me to nod and agree. 

I want to respond flatly, 

“I’m a Millennial.” 

But instead, I prefer to wait and see what other nonsensical bullshit spews out of their mouths. 

Maybe they’ll start making other stereotypes that annoy me? 

As a short, Asian female, there are lots they can choose from.

Attack!

I decided to do a quick search on ye olde Google to see the most frustrating stereotypes I could find and tell you why they’re not true from my lens as a Chinese Canadian who grew up with immigrant parents. 

Millennials constantly seek validation and praise

Asking for praise and validation for my efforts is like pulling teeth. It’s because getting a pat on the back or receiving kudos wasn’t something I was taught to value. So to ask for it is unnatural because the result is unwanted.