The only difference between this generation and the last is that there is more visibility into creative opportunities you can make to benefit yourself, and a lo

The only difference between this generation and the last is that there is more visibility into creative opportunities you can make to benefit yourself, and a louder platform to stand on once you've made those decisions. Thinking that this is the generation that truly - for real this time - is just so much more flighty and irresponsible than the others is simply narrative fallacy. And in response to your other reply noting this is a "cultural (American)" thing: well yes, because American student debt is not common in other countries. I'd argue it's likely more national than cultural, as it's driven by external context. That's my two-cents, and they come from someone who naysays most of the non-evidenced-based comments spouted about Millenials.