The millennial in me really doesn’t like phone calls so I’m reading this now
While we all agree that phone calling is a big no-no, the use of voice notes has split the younger generations. In the Uswitch survey, 37% of 18-34s say voice notes are their preference of communication. In comparison, only 1% of 35 to 54-year-olds prefer voice messages over a call.
I also don’t like voice messages
I am not a millennial but I generally prefer email or text over phone calls other than in situations where a quick call would resolve or clarify an issue much faster than back and forth emails and texts. Millennials and Gen Z need to learn sometimes it is easier to just pick up the phone for 2 minutes.
My closest friend is the CFO of a publicly traded company in Canada and this is a big gripe of his in working with younger generations.
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I was born in '81 (Star Wars generation), but definitely identify more with Gen X than Millennial, and it's partly because of this very thing. I just need that human connection of hearing someone's voice more often than not.
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We aren't too far apart. I am a bit older than you. I guess I am a late gen X and you are an early millennial.
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