photo by kennymatic via flickr
Over the years, I've heard every possible less-than-glowing term used to describe Generation X. That is, until today, when I read an article by Dale McFeatters distributed by Scripps Howard News Service. McFeatters reports on a variety of Gen X woes - Boomers who won't retire and make way for promotions for Gen X; Gen Y nipping at our heels and a recession they keep telling us has ended, but come on, nobody really believes that. Then he says my generation is fast-becoming something that caused the pancakes in my stomach to turn into lava rocks: FINANCIAL WARDS of the CHINESE (thanks to two Baby Boomer presidents). That's a new one for me.
Finanacial wards of the Chinese.
I'm practically the fairy god sister of every Gen Xer out there, flying around in my little tutu and waving my magic fairy dust wand, cheerleading the cause of my generation. Things will get better. It's all about the journey. Remember, be anxious for nothing. RIIIIIIIGHT? But, today, I want to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and kick someone's butt.
I can't believe I'm an American, born in 1967, and someone has just said I'm fast becoming a financial ward of the Chinese. And, the worst part about it, McFeatters is right.
If this doesn't bother you, you're probably one of those Xers who's glad to just be getting 77 cents on the social security dollar. It's more than you ever expected you'd get -- and you're grateful.
Tomorrow will be a better day.
