Eileen is 23 years old and a recent college graduate who just accepted her first fulltime position as a web designer. If Eileen is like most in her generation, it is likely that she will:
A) feel a high degree of loyalty to her employer.
B) realize that it is important for her to "pay her dues" before she expects any major increases in pay or responsibilities.
C) be somewhat closedminded with little desire to consider views that differ from her own.
D) have high expectations about pay and opportunities for advancement but low expectations about her employer's loyalty to her.

Question

Eileen is 23 years old and a recent college graduate who just accepted her first full­time position as a web designer. If Eileen is like most in her generation, it is likely that she will:
A) feel a high degree of loyalty to her employer.
B) realize that it is important for her to "pay her dues" before she expects any major increases in pay or responsibilities.
C) be somewhat closed­minded with little desire to consider views that differ from her own.
D) have high expectations about pay and opportunities for advancement but low expectations about her employer's loyalty to her.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Studies show that individuals in the millennial generation, like Eileen, tend to have high expectations about pay and opportunities for advancement but low expectations about loyalty from their employers. They also tend to prioritize work-life balance and want to feel a sense of purpose in their work. Therefore, option D is the most likely choice.

Eileen Is 23 Years Old and a Recent College Graduate