@油井緋色
Ok, we've had our differences in the past. This is not meant to be an attack personally or anything, OK?
Here's what I think may be the cause of the "irrational hatred" you may be experiencing....
Boomers had an entirely different mentality than Millenials, widely nicknamed Snowflakes.
Boomers had a different work ethic, did their factory jobs, worked 9-5 or whatever else was required by their employer. A single income was enough to live somewhat comfortably - house, car, wife, 2 kids etc. Work till retirement, then see the world or do whatever they wanted.
Millenials lack the same work ethic (in my opinion - but you seem to be one of the exceptions) - have some millennial acquaintances who are absolutely abusing the work from home thing as they don't feel the same pressure like they would in an office situation. Millenials are now more interested in seeing the world now, screw the house thing, as even with 2 incomes it's difficult to purchase one, especially in the GTA.
Millenials seem to have a great sense of self entitlement - likely caused by their late boomer or early Gen-X parents. The whole "everyone gets a ribbon" and "you're special" thing has skewed perspective. Fresh out of university students expect $75-85K a year to start on a regular basis. This perspective again, is caused by their parents (IMHO).
When it comes to socializing... Get a bunch of Millenials at a table, and they don't talk much. It's all cell phones with other people. What's the point? Boomers actually talk when together.
Difference between boomers/snowflakes is also commitment - they would say, let's meet on Friday at Location of Choice at 7pm. They wouldn't need to talk again for 4 days before the meet, and yet both parties would show up. Millenials, if you don't confirm every single day, and twice the day of, they're not gonna show. I believe the sense of common respect has gone out the window.
Now comes the sticky point... You regularly mention that you're buff/ripped/huge/strong. Why? It's almost like a Peacock effect. The birds aren't particularly huge, but when they fan out those feathers, they're huge looking - attract mates and scare off predators. To me, it's almost like it's a whole lot of bluster to cover deep rooted insecurities (I recall you mentioning an abusive childhood at the hands of a boomer). Apparently you're good at your job and are intelligent and have a great physique. Awesome, doesn't happen much anymore. But why constantly refer to the level of buff you've achieved? Most boomers would kind of snort at the bluster - is this what may be leading to the hatred? Or, do you feel superior to the boomers up the ladder due to it?
For comparison sake, an acquaintance of mine I used to train with is a former World Champion Kickboxer. Super nice guy. You'll never hear him talking about how awesome he was or how many people he knocked out etc. Only time he talks about it is when someone asks him.
Or, have another good friend who is a former CSBK racer from years ago. Guy is super fast, despite being in his early 60s now. He will never mention that he raced, not even when he's teaching motorcycle safety classes during the introduction phase.
Basically, I believe it boils down to 2 viewpoints:
1) Boomers - work hard, then enjoy life. Believe Millenials - want it all right now, questionable work ethic
2) Millenials - I want to enjoy life now and forever. Boomers are relics with a narrow focus on how life should be and how to accomplish it.
Thoughts?
*Edit - added Kickboxing and Racer comparison.
