A downside to the freedom they want to enjoy is financial  insecurity. It's worse than any other generation in the past half-century. That's a sufficient price to pay. When the studies show that ninety-one percent of Millennials (born between 1977 - 1997) expect to stay in a job for less than three years, means they would have 15 - 20 jobs over the course of their working lives. I am concerned that the changing of jobs or even careers results in less energy and enthusiasm for their work life and makes for discord when working with the older employed population. Millennials are bright, really bright, but if they lack motivation in the workplace that's sure to cause issues. For them it results in a resume where if the reader doesn't slow down enough to really examine the work history and associated talents, which could indeed indicate ambition, motivation and the desire to learn new skills, it could just seem to show flakiness and cost them the career of their dreams. Why? Because it's no secret that recruiters screen out chronic job-hoppers and instead seek prospective talent who seem to offer longevity. Things like motivation, skill level and ability to get along with other colleagues comes into question and companies are wary of what they perceive as a pattern of hit-and-run, because losing an employee after a year or so means wasting precious time and resources on training and development.

Enough background. Why did I say get a job? Because if you do need to leave your position for any reason - don't, I repeat don't wait around for the right next position, get a job while working towards getting that next position. Get a job, any job and then use your off hours to explore and study things you love and are passionate about so you can, like the millennials, have more freedom to pick what you want to do, where you want to do it and who you want to do it with. With your experience you should be able to design a work world you're truly engaged in. My favorite "interim" job would be waiting tables and you might consider it too. I did it when I was young and I loved it. For anyone who has ever dined at or worked in a restaurant, you know that the experience is most pleasurable when appropriately focused, prompt and detailed attention is paid to the guest. The mutual satisfaction that occurs for both the diner and server tends to translate into profit and enhanced reputation for the restaurant. You don't have to think about work once you've left and there's usually a very flexible schedule. Ahhh, you're starting to feel like a millennial already aren't you? And to a degree that's intentional. You can get a feel for having more freedom of choice and be happier about where you are or where you are going. The more that millennials and the baby boomers are alike, the better they understand each other and the benefits are pretty obvious aren't they? Both sides have a lot to learn from each other and that's a symbiotic relationship that's sure to benefit everyone.

So how about it, are you already channeling your inner millennial? Can you see the value in getting a job? Are you a "grown up child" full of anticipation with little fear? I hope so, because there's lots to be accomplished in the world of commercial real estate and the industry needs your fearless, but wise, enthusiasm!