Let's say you're an early bloomer - a responsible Gen Y guy who had kids early, and because of the nature of your workplace, you're around a bunch of peers who don't have the same responsibilities you do. They're not married and don't have kids. Like the Fresh Prince's parents, they just don't understand.
If you're Corey Hart (not the "sunglasses at night" guy, but thanks for asking), that's you. You hang out with a bunch of Gen Y males to whom beer is made readily available, in the workplace, at the end of the "shift".
Sounds like a blue collar job, but it's not. Take a look at this funny (to some it might be scary) video. Hart's a professional baseball player with the Milwaukee Brewers, who just got named to the All Star Game. Because he's a stand-up professional, he's meeting with the press to talk about it. Because he's a dad, he brought up his young daughter to sit on his lap while he talked to the media.
Take a look at the video and I'll see you below after the clip.
That's right, the Gen Y crew busted through the door, happy for Hart, and showered him with beer (that's why they call them the BREWERS and they play at MILLER field). Just one problem, this one little thing... They started the freight train of interruption and beer bath with the little girl on his lap. Didn't the ladies used to wash their hair with beer back in the day? I guess this little girl is getting an early start. Here's my fictional memo that would have gone out the next day...
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TO: All Players
FROM: Management
DATE: July 11, 2008
RE: Your Powers of Observation and Appropriateness
Team - great idea to celebrate Corey's first All-Star game in front of the media last night. Always good to show unity and all that. There's just this one little thing - do you think you HEATHENS could have noticed the 2-year old LITTLE GIRL on his lap before you busted down the door screaming, charged his seat and doused him with a 24-pack of Old Milwaukee?
C'mon guys, what's next? Demolition Derby with one of the spare wheelchairs against the folks who use the handicap access on the main concourse? THINK, then act. Flight to New York today is featuring "Fried Green Tomatoes" to help you get in touch with your sensitive side. PS - Corey tried to save some bucks and took the consumer based plan in 2008, so if the girl needed treatment or therapy as a result, I suggest you spot up and take care of it for Corey.
THINK, then act.
Skipper
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