Many grandparents are willing to share their experiences. However, the time we live in today is much different than back then. Although there may be good intentions with the guidance, a large number of online people are tired of it and ready for it to stop. Here are their biggest complaints.
1. Playing Video Games Will Rot Your Brain
An online person said they were once told that playing video games would rot their brain. Someone from the community replied that they turned playing video games into a career by being a tester for SEGA Genesis, customer support for SONY Playstation, and then ran the first-ever MMORPG on the Internet.
2. Always Have a Dime For a Payphone
Nowadays, everyone has a cell phone. So, these days, there isn’t a need to have a dime or quarter to use a payphone.
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3. Your Eyes Will Cross Permanently
You may have heard from your parents that if you sit too close to the TV, your eyes will cross permanently. Although it’s not advisable to put a device so close to your face, the word choices were more of a scare tactic.
4. Too Many Employers On a Resume Is a Red Flag
One online person shared they were told to stick with one employer their whole career because having several employers on a resume is a red flag. Nowadays, switching companies is common in the industry. Most importantly, it can benefit a person financially without waiting for a promotion from their current employer.
5. You’re Not Always Going to Have a Calculator
Everyone these days has a smartphone that comes with a calculator app. Even the most basic phones have a built-in calculator. But, unfortunately, we’ve all relied too much on our smartphones that we’re starting to be less smart.
6. You Can Retire Saving 10 Cents for Every Dollar You Make
Another piece of advice that others have received regarding retirement planning is to save $0.10 for every dollar they make. They were advised that this was the surest way to retirement success.
7. Stop Filling Out Online Applications
Everything is online, yet the older generation believes walking into an office in person and handing your resume to the hiring manager is the best way to get a job. If you show up in person, they will most likely tell you to apply online.
8. Go Into The Office Every Day
One person said his dad kept telling him to stop working from home. But instead, he told him to go into the office every day. His dad told him that his presence at the office would show dedication, and his peers would notice it.
9. Never Get a Credit Card
Some online shares were advised never to get a credit card or take out a long because that would cause them to end up in debt. However, they acknowledged that that was a surefire way to have zero credit and never be able to get a mortgage, a loan, some medical care, or some jobs nowadays.
10. Save Spare Change To Pay For Gas
Another online person shared that their great-grandmother kept reminding them to keep all spare change in their car. So, if they ever need gas, the spare change would be more than enough.
11. Don’t Take PTO, Or You’ll Be The First One They Lay Off
In today’s job market, nothing is certain. Everyone is expendable. If anything, a person should take the paid time off they accrued and worked for. After all, who knows how long their employment will last?
12. Put 20 Percent As a Down Payment On a House
A person shared that their parents insisted the only way to buy a house was 20% down. However, as he watched home prices go up, trying to save up to 20% became more challenging for him to reach. After running the numbers, he discovered there were first-time home buyer programs that were more beneficial.
13. Never Dress Better Than Your Boss
People shared that they were advised to “dress for success.” However, they were also advised not to stand out by dressing better than their boss.
14. Buy A Lot of Stamps Before They Go Up in Price
Forever stamps are always sold at the same price as a regular First-Class Mail stamp.
15. Go to College, And You’ll Always Have a Good Job
A person shared that so many colleges are competing for money, enrolling unqualified people yet giving out degrees with no corresponding job market. They added that steady work and good pay aren’t guaranteed unless your major is in the medical field.
16. Use a Landline for Phone Interviews
The advice to use a landline for a phone interview doesn’t account for the prevalence and reliability of mobile phones today. Many people today rely solely on cell phones. While a landline might offer clearer reception, suggesting it as a requirement overlooks the quality of modern mobile networks.
17. Only Have a One-page Resume Rule
Traditionally, the one-page resume guideline was standard, but modern job markets often expect more comprehensive resumes, especially for individuals with diverse experiences. For those with substantial work history or skills, a two-page resume is now acceptable.
18. Use the Yellow Pages for Directions
The advice to use the Yellow Pages (printed phone directory) for directions is outdated in the age of smartphones and platforms like Google Maps. Millennials rely on digital maps and apps for navigation, making the Yellow Pages method obsolete.
19. Put Your Personal Information On Your Belongings
While the intention to mark personal items for identification is good, engraving sensitive information like a social security number on possessions is no longer recommended due to identity theft risks and data privacy concerns.
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