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AN X-CELLENT WAY TO TALKGeneration Xers think of themselves as sole proprietors no matter where they're working and perform best when they feel challenged and stimulated intellectually and socially. So goes the message Xer Bruce Tulgan has been delivering to employers--in his book Managing Generation X and in speeches around the country. He offers these tips on talking to new hires:
WRONG
``Welcome to the family.''
``Pay your dues and you will climb the ladder.''
``There are people with whom you are supposed to interact and people with whom you are not supposed to interact.''
``We will train you.''
``There is a long line of people who would love to have this job.''
RIGHT
``We hope to have a win-win relationship, regardless of the length of your stay.''
``Pursue our corporate goals in a way that helps you pursue your own goals.''
``Many of the relationships you build here are likely to outlive your tenure.''
``Pursue as much knowledge and as many skills as you can.''
``We value your hard work as an individual, as well as your creativity.'' EDITED BY I. JEANNE DUGAN
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