They call us the millennials. We are those born from 1980-2000. There are about 76 million of us. We have the most diverse population in the United States of any generation before us. They call us the “net” generation because we cannot remember a time before there was no internet, making us the most technologically savvy group up to date. 

On the negative side, we have been called lazy, narcissistic and prone to jump from job to job. They say we have unrealistic expectations about the working life due to over-exaggeration of our minimal accomplishments in life. However, on the plus side, we are considered to be more open-minded and inclusive of the GBTO community. We are also said to be receptive to new ideas and philosophies and have an upbeat attitude towards change. Take it or leave it. That is how they define the millennials. 

Want to know how millennial you are? If you answer yes to more than five of these questions, you are one of us:

In the past 24 hours, have you watched more than 2 hours of television? Yes                            No

In the past 24 hours, have you played video games? 
Yes                            No  

Do you only own a cell phone, not a landline?  
Yes                            No  

In the past 24 hours, have you sent and received more than 50 texts on your cell phone?  
Yes                            No 

Is it more relevant to you to have a job you love rather than to have a high paying successful job?  
Yes                            No  

Are you completely accepting of interracial marriage?  
Yes                            No  

Do you have any or all of the following social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, Yik Yak?  
Yes                            No 

Is religion not a big aspect of your life?  
Yes                            No  

Do you have a tattoo or multiple piercings?  
Yes                            No