Hurt more by parental divorce and having witnessed corporate downsizing first-hand,this generation tends to be independent and cynical and does not expect the security of long-term employment.

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This statement refers to the characteristics of Generation X, who were born in the early 1960s to early 1980s. Their parents were part of the baby boomer generation, many of whom divorced, and they grew up during a time of economic downturn and corporate downsizing. As a result, Generation X tends to be more independent and cynical, and values flexibility in their careers instead of expecting long-term employment security.

Hurt More by Parental Divorce and Having Witnessed Corporate Downsizing