This thread on a story about layoffs by AT&T illustrates the typical attitude of the modern American worker towards his or her employer. Not very, um, complimentary. You can see the new employee creed that has evolved to match the times. Be loyal to yourself, not your company. Switch jobs every few years for maximum career growth. Stick it to “the man.”

https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/9axwla/theyre_liquidating_us_att_continues_layoffs_and

Also found in this thread: mid-life Gen-Xers giving life tips to rising young Millennials. Good luck out there!