These 14 pieces of ‘Boomer advice’ simply don’t work for the modern world
As the tables have been turned, the older generation are now being slapped down with “Okay, Boomer” by the Millennials they’ve been contemptuous of for the past decade – a Boomer being someone born between 1946 and 1964. Over on Twitter, people have been sharing the terrible pieces of advice they’ve been given by their Boomer relatives, who obviously no longer have a clue how things are done.
This is the tweet that started it all.
What's the most out of touch advice that a Boomer has ever given you? Use the hashtag #BoomerAdvice when you answer.
— BlackAzizaNANsi (@Freeyourmindkid) November 9, 2019
And these were our favourite submissions.
1.
Dad: You should wear a suit and tie to work everyday.
Me: I'm a graphic designer and video editor, not the host of The Tonight Show. #BoomerAdvice— Kevin "Max" C. (@AskingSatan) November 9, 2019
2.
"Just call/go in and ask if they're hiring!" #BoomerAdvice https://t.co/1CgnpiHbhS
— Bree! (@iKhaleesi_) November 9, 2019
3.
Pay your dues, work late, go the extra mile, take the initiative, take all the tasks no one else wants to do! Your boss will give you credit and you’ll be promoted quickly! It’s the way to get ahead! #BoomerAdvice
Way to get exploited, more like… https://t.co/ts1zjOOief
— (@Violet_Sakinacy) November 9, 2019
4.
"Once you get your degree, you'll be set for life!"
Fuck off.#BoomerAdvice https://t.co/J4dyl61MbJ
— Rose Thorn (@Rebecca_Rose87) November 9, 2019
5.
In 2007, “A house is a great investment. It will only go up in value.” #boomeradvice https://t.co/Mp4jxTLlsO
— Mollie Bentley (@molliebentley) November 9, 2019
6.
"You don't need ADHD meds, you just need self-discipline." https://t.co/pbuO1IwwbR
— Rebecca Cohen (@GynoStar) November 10, 2019
7.
#BoomerAdvice "When I was your age I was already married, had a college education, a full time job, a house, and two kids. You just need to be more confident and get out there."
This isn't Grease, sweetheart, I can't sing about my problems and my life magically fall into place.
— GreenDragonNinja (@ProtomanDragon) November 9, 2019
