Gen X are the cool kids on the block.

They call us the middle child, the forgotten generation,

#Generation X is your mother, boss, friend, co-worker, or even you. Let's see what makes them so unique.

Let's see why🧵👇

Growing up in uncertain times gave us the strength and resilience to go after our goals.

We may be quiet, but we are also.

• Resourceful

• Independent

• Balance of life/work

• Tech-savvy

• Tubular to the max!

We know how to get sh#$ done and love doing it! We are 👇

#1: Resourceful

The latchkey generation came home to empty homes after school giving them opportunities for growth and a little mischief. Left to take care of their selves and often siblings, they became

✅ Self-sufficient

✅ Responsible

✅ Adaptable

#2: Independent

The lack of parental oversight meant Gen X took care of themselves. We made decisions regularly and came to rely on ourselves for comfort and discipline.

We prefer to stay in the background and like working independently.

#3: Generation X strictly follows a balance of work/life.

Gen X grew up experiencing a drastic change from retiring as a lifelong employee to a worker being dispensable.

We do not allow work to take priority in our lives.

The term "work hard, play hard" is our motto.

#4: Tech Savy

The first generation to own a personal computer opened up a whole new world.

The first generation to grow up playing video games (Atari 1977)

We grew up with cable news

Integrated technology into our daily lives.

>60% of Gen X still play video games.

#5: Tubular to the Max!

The original Star Wars was a game-changer!

SNL ruled Saturday night!

MTV ruled our days!

Tina Turner

The Rolling Stones

Big Hair Bands

Nirvana

If it was good, we listened, danced, made out, jammed, or just hung out to it.

Generation X'ers are everywhere.

• Bosses

• Entrepreneurs

• Influencers

• Philanthropists

• World leaders

No longer sitting on the couch playing air guitar, we're rocking the world and doing it quietly and efficiently.

#Generation X is everywhere #Millenials want to be.

When you hear someone telling you generation X is irrelevant, show them this 🧵

To my fellow Gen X'ers, keep playing, working, & living your best life. The 🌍 needs us.

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