Boomers often make sharp comments about millennials. They like to point out what they think are problems in your generation, like how you work or spend money. Even if their remarks seem out of touch, they show a different background and challenges. So, why do they say these things? Let’s look at the top 12 comebacks that boomers use in the ongoing talk about generations.
1. “Back in my day, we worked hard for everything.”
2. “You think student loans are tough? Try paying for college without help.”
3. “You want a raise? Show up on time every day first.”
4. “Why don’t you just save money instead of eating avocado toast?”
5. “You complain about housing prices? Try buying a house with actual wages.”
6. “Online shopping doesn’t count as ‘working hard.’”
7. “If you want experience, you should take any job that you can get.”
8. “Quitting a job after a year? You need to stick with it.”
9. “You have it easy with all this technology.”
10. “Every generation thinks the next is lazy.”
11. “Why don’t you just work harder instead of posting on social media?”
12. “Get off your phone and go outside like we did.”
These comebacks show the gap between the two generations. They reflect different times and expectations.
