Author Archive for ryanhealy


I’m stressed out. I’m stressed about money. I’m stressed because we’re rolling out a big feature that should change the way people interact on Brazen Careerist. I’m stressed because we can’t seem to hit a development deadline to save our lives. And I’m stressed because I’m (...)
The economy sucks right now. Every media site you go to is littered with stories about the pending doom and gloom of the job market. But the truth is, if you’re young, smart and motivated, there is no reason finding a job should be difficult. (...)
A couple of weeks ago I attended a “future of work” retreat. Many people presented their research, but one specific trend consistently showed up, and truthfully I’m amazed by it -- Generation Y values job security more than anything else. At first glance, this seems crazy because Gen Y (...)
“Young people today can’t repay their college loans; they can’t afford apartment rents, let alone mortgages; their Social Security is being sucked up by their elders; and H.I.V. left them out of the sexual revolution: what was once free love is now a viral minefield." I didn’t say it. (...)
“Why should I cater to Gen Y? I don’t want to alienate the rest of our employees by giving this group special treatment.” I hear it all the time. Nearly every time I speak, someone will chime in with this question. And I don’t blame them (...)


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