c o v e r st o r y Talking About My Generation Park and recreation professionals entering the field today are no different from their predecessors. Or are they? By Douglas Vaira Generation Y. The Millennials. The ME Generation. We're talking about those young workers, some 70 million of them, born between 1977 and 2002. Much has been spoken and written about this group, perhaps more than any other. Here's what we know about them: They're young (of course), independent, tech-savvy, crave interaction with others, and fiercely seek work-life balance. And they want to make an immediate impact on the workplace. 40 Parks & Recreation M AY 2 0 1 0 w w w . NR P A . ORG