Generation X
Generation X and Baby Boomers
Generation X followed the Baby Boomers and precedes the millennial generation and were born between 1965 and 1980. Since Gen X has fewer members than the baby Boomer Generation and the Gen Z group, it is often considered the forgotten or overlooked period in our history when generations are discussed.
Members of Generation X, or Gen Xers, grew up in a time when there more dual-income families, single-parent households, and children of divorce than when baby boomers were growing up. Consequently, many of the Gen X children were latchkey kids, returning from school to an empty home while their baby boomer parents were still away at work. Generation X was the first generation to grow up with personal computers making this generation quite tech savvy. In this section of the site, our experts explore the difference between Gen X and Baby Boomers.
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Okay, the man doesn’t need to work. We can get that out of the way immediately; his net worth is reputedly around $400 million. But at 77, David Letterman has a show on Netflix, now in its fifth season. And in a GQ interview, the iconic comedian and late night TV host said something about it that …
Okay, the man doesn’t need to work. We can get that out of the way immediately; his net worth is reputedly around $400 million. But at 77, David Letterman has a show on Netflix, now in its fifth sea…
Okay, the man doesn’t need to work. We can get that out of the way immediately; his net worth is reputedly around $400 million. But at 77, David Letterman has a show on Netflix, now in its fifth season. And in a GQ interview, the iconic comedian and late night TV host said something about it that caught our attention.He said: “Retirement is nonsense. You won’t retire. The human mechanism will not allow you to retire.”As our readers know, we refer to this whole topic as Work & Unretirement. And we regularly report on the balance of dynamics: on the one hand, financial need (a pe…
David Cravit
January 20, 2025 
Did you know Prime Video Elevates NFL Games with AI and Next Gen Stats?Prime Video's "Prime Vision" broadcast of NFL games has evolved with AI and Next Gen Stats, enhancing how viewers understand the game. Using AI, the broadcast features real-time player tracking, defensive alerts, and …
Did you know Prime Video Elevates NFL Games with AI and Next Gen Stats?Prime Video's "Prime Vision" broadcast of NFL games has evolved with AI and Next Gen Stats, enhancing how viewers und…
Did you know Prime Video Elevates NFL Games with AI and Next Gen Stats?Prime Video's "Prime Vision" broadcast of NFL games has evolved with AI and Next Gen Stats, enhancing how viewers understand the game. Using AI, the broadcast features real-time player tracking, defensive alerts, and pressure points to simplify complex strategies for all fans. The introduction of the skycam has improved viewing by offering a "Madden view" of the game. With AI tools like player movement analysis and offense-defense stats, Prime Video has created a more engaging experience for NFL viewer…
John Morley
January 18, 2025 
Send us a textThis podcast episode discusses effective leadership through the insights of John Dragon Teichert, a retired Air Force officer. Teichert emphasizes the importance of small acts of kindness, genuine care for team members, and fostering an innovative environment as essential qualities of …
Send us a textThis podcast episode discusses effective leadership through the insights of John Dragon Teichert, a retired Air Force officer. Teichert emphasizes the importance of small acts of kindnes…
Send us a textThis podcast episode discusses effective leadership through the insights of John Dragon Teichert, a retired Air Force officer. Teichert emphasizes the importance of small acts of kindness, genuine care for team members, and fostering an innovative environment as essential qualities of impactful leadership. • Leadership shapes communities and nations • Small, meaningful gestures create lasting impact • Balancing personal and professional commitments enhances harmony • Genuine care fosters trust and communication • Encouraging a culture of innovation promotes creativ…
Nathaniel Scheer
January 14, 2025 In 2025, the last of the Boomers turn 60, and some Gen Xers are hitting the big 5-0. Whether you're considering retirement or already making plans for your golden years, you’ve likely realized this is a big transition. For those of us who have already taken the leap, retirement is what you make of…
In 2025, the last of the Boomers turn 60, and some Gen Xers are hitting the big 5-0. Whether you're considering retirement or already making plans for your golden years, you’ve likely realized this …
In 2025, the last of the Boomers turn 60, and some Gen Xers are hitting the big 5-0. Whether you're considering retirement or already making plans for your golden years, you’ve likely realized this is a big transition. For those of us who have already taken the leap, retirement is what you make of it, and it can be both exciting and daunting.To make sure retirement isn’t just a long vacation but a rewarding new chapter, here are 10 pieces of advice to help you step into 2025 and beyond with confidence and a smile.Your time is now your own, use it wisely. Your working years were all about …
Royce Shook
January 10, 2025 
Highlights for this episode:Paul reviews the first five or over 30 Common Sense Dating Guidelines for the Gen X and Baby Boomer generations. The guidelines coalesce around the limited dating options these generations had in their youth compared to what is available today. Combining our life experien…
Highlights for this episode:Paul reviews the first five or over 30 Common Sense Dating Guidelines for the Gen X and Baby Boomer generations. The guidelines coalesce around the limited dating options t…
Highlights for this episode:Paul reviews the first five or over 30 Common Sense Dating Guidelines for the Gen X and Baby Boomer generations. The guidelines coalesce around the limited dating options these generations had in their youth compared to what is available today. Combining our life experiences with new dating tools, such as online dating, allows us to avoid the same embarrassing slip-ups we made in our youth. Guidelines in this Episode:Thou Shalt Not Fish Off The Company PierThou Shalt Not Fish At Thy House of WorshipThou Shalt Not Flirt With A Friend’s PartnerThou Shalt Not Date A…
Paul Nelson
January 5, 2025 
🎙️ Welcome to THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast with Jason Greenwood: https://www.ecommerceedge.netThis is E468:🎙️EXPLORING NEXT GEN ‘PHYGITAL’ EXPERIENCES - SIGHT, SMELL & SOUND! | TREY COURTNEY - MOOD MEDIA | THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast -------------------------- 💡Trey (…
🎙️ Welcome to THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast with Jason Greenwood: https://www.ecommerceedge.netThis is E468:🎙️EXPLORING NEXT GEN ‘PHYGITAL’ EXPERIENCES - SIGHT, SMELL & SOUND! | TREY…
🎙️ Welcome to THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast with Jason Greenwood: https://www.ecommerceedge.netThis is E468:🎙️EXPLORING NEXT GEN ‘PHYGITAL’ EXPERIENCES - SIGHT, SMELL & SOUND! | TREY COURTNEY - MOOD MEDIA | THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast -------------------------- 💡Trey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/treycourtney) is the Global SVP & Global Chief Product Officer of MOOD MEDIA - https://us.moodmedia.com 💡MOOD is a multi-sensory experience platform for converged digital + physical experiences (Phygital) 💡MOOD delivers music, digital screens (messa…
Jason Greenwood
January 3, 2025 
💡Trey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/treycourtney) is the Global SVP & Global Chief Product Officer of MOOD MEDIA - https://us.moodmedia.com 💡MOOD is a multi-sensory experience platform for converged digital + physical experiences (Phygital) 💡MOOD delivers music, digital scree…
💡Trey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/treycourtney) is the Global SVP & Global Chief Product Officer of MOOD MEDIA - https://us.moodmedia.com 💡MOOD is a multi-sensory experience pla…
💡Trey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/treycourtney) is the Global SVP & Global Chief Product Officer of MOOD MEDIA - https://us.moodmedia.com 💡MOOD is a multi-sensory experience platform for converged digital + physical experiences (Phygital) 💡MOOD delivers music, digital screens (messaging, marketing, retail media etc), scent, digital signage and other digitally driven experiences in physical and retail spaces 💡In this episode, Jason & Trey discuss the power of physical experiences as part of the overall branding and sales toolkit for retail businessesEnjoy!
Jason Greenwood
January 3, 2025 
We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes.Video may have killed the radio star, but it poured gasoline on the spark of New Wave. As MTV exploded, youth culture moved to center stage and companies making wearables were more than happy to cater to changing tastes. In this episode we focus on Vans…
We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes.Video may have killed the radio star, but it poured gasoline on the spark of New Wave. As MTV exploded, youth culture moved to center stage and companies…
We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes.Video may have killed the radio star, but it poured gasoline on the spark of New Wave. As MTV exploded, youth culture moved to center stage and companies making wearables were more than happy to cater to changing tastes. In this episode we focus on Vans and Swatch, a couple of iconic fashion accessories found on the wrists and feet of Gen X.As we wrap-up our season on New Wave, let us know if you feel there's something we missed. We just might circle back down the road.- - - - -Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we dis…
Todd Coats & Elliot Strunk
December 25, 2024 Highlights for this episode:Part 2 of Paul’s Holiday Dating-Themed Movie reviews for those Gen X and Baby Boomers who are solo this holiday season.Love at the Christmas TableA destined couple’s trip through time starts at age 4 in the 80s, and at age 4, they meet each year at an annual Christmas…
Highlights for this episode:Part 2 of Paul’s Holiday Dating-Themed Movie reviews for those Gen X and Baby Boomers who are solo this holiday season.Love at the Christmas TableA destined couple’s tr…
Highlights for this episode:Part 2 of Paul’s Holiday Dating-Themed Movie reviews for those Gen X and Baby Boomers who are solo this holiday season.Love at the Christmas TableA destined couple’s trip through time starts at age 4 in the 80s, and at age 4, they meet each year at an annual Christmas gathering. https://youtu.be/4jkprYTRaRU?si=mHIfyHZTgZ5_F2wtLifetime Channel 2012Spirited Entertainment – Good Story, Musical, Quality Production Value, For fun to get your mind off how dating can be difficult during the holidaysSpirited — Official Trailer | Apple TV+https://youtu.be/tnAJntI3NNs…
Paul Nelson
December 23, 2024 
Despite all of the news about the historically low unemployment rate, the job market is a tough one, especially for Generation X job seekers. Gen Xers looking for work may find it difficult to change jobs or re-enter the job market. Instead of hiring older, more experienced workers, companies grav…
Despite all of the news about the historically low unemployment rate, the job market is a tough one, especially for Generation X job seekers. Gen Xers looking for work may find it difficult to change …
Despite all of the news about the historically low unemployment rate, the job market is a tough one, especially for Generation X job seekers. Gen Xers looking for work may find it difficult to change jobs or re-enter the job market. Instead of hiring older, more experienced workers, companies gravitate toward recruiting and hiring much ... Read more
Steve Cummings
December 20, 2024 
