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News Release For Immediate Release Stephen Abbott Quoted in "Generation X" News Story Stephen Abbott, principal of Stephen Abbott Communications, was recently quoted in a Las Vegas Review-Journal article about Generation X. The article, "MIDLIFE MILESTONE: Doing Their Own Thing - As they turn 40, Generation Xers adapt to changing world by remaining self-reliant," was written by Staff Reporter Sonya Padgett, 38. It ran Sunday, June 26, in the paper’s "Living" section, and highlighted the generation’s oldest members, who are entering into their fourth decade this year. The oldest members of Generation X were born in 1965. However, the end date of the generation is hotly disputed, with some claiming it ends in 1981, while others claim the traditional "Baby Bust" ended in 1975 is a more suitable end date. Still others use other dates, including the early 2000s. Abbott says the "Bust" date of 1975 is the biological end year for the generation, leaving open the possibility that the "cultural" ending year is likely 1981 or some other date, but contends that those still being born are certainly not part of the generation. Following a quote from a generational expert noting that "Gen Xers fully expect to be job hopping for the rest of their work years," the article quotes Abbott as saying: That's why many Gen Xers embraced entrepreneurial endeavors or careers where they could rely on their creativity, said Stephen Abbott, 38, a New Hampshire native and expert on generational differences. He uses his knowledge of Generation X in his work as a public relations professional and political consultant. He also runs the Web site Stephen's Generation X Site. Many of the cliches about Gen X - that they're lazy slackers who don't like to work, don't care about themselves or their future - are not true, he added. "That was a very prevalent and damaging stereotype early on in our formation as a generation. I think it's certainly unfounded, because a lot of Gen Xers are extremely hard workers when they find the right thing to do. They don't like to be in jobs that aren't challenging or rewarding and a lot will take jobs that pay less but are a lot more fulfilling," Abbott said. The full article can be found online at http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Jun-26-Sun-2005/living/2142305.html . Abbott has maintained a "Generation X" Website for nearly a decade, and has a lifelong interest in generational studies and its application to business and politics. Stephen Abbott Communications is a public relations and political consulting firm in Manchester, New Hampshire. They can be found online at www.sacomm.com, by email at nhprman@sacomm.com, or by telephone at 603-785-7796.
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