Today, I've reached a breaking point. Millennials...they got to me. But I'm taking a stance. Look, it wasn't all too long ago, I was a "young and know it all buck" that did things different and look to make a change in the world. I was an idealist and I saw the world much different than the previous old farts. And then I had to find a job, move out, get a mortgage and find a way to support a family (food on the table and diapers for the kiddos). So I get it. But...I'm done
PROLOGUE
I've been gainfully employed by the same employer for say...30 years (been real lucky there). I have trained many employees, mentored them, and seen them grow. Very proud of that. Each new comer (23-25 year olds) had it's challenges but this recent batch got to me.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Today, after reviewing/correcting their work, they said that after a period in a sentence and before starting another sentence I HAVE TWO SPACES. They told me I WAS WRONG and my writing looked awkward. They asked me WHY would you put "2" spaces after a period in a sentence.
What do you mean, I said. They said look man, been wanting to tell you for some time but...you've been making this mistake a lot and we just didn't want to tell you. But since you're obviously picking on us for our work, we're just gonna tell you now...you gotta take the two spaces down to "ONE." It's English 101. There is only "1" space after a period.
Baffled...I reach for my handy dandy "GOOGLE." They said...here, we'll send it to you. And I Get this...
So is it time for me to pack up my bags or do you agree...take a stance.
PROLOGUE
I've been gainfully employed by the same employer for say...30 years (been real lucky there). I have trained many employees, mentored them, and seen them grow. Very proud of that. Each new comer (23-25 year olds) had it's challenges but this recent batch got to me.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Today, after reviewing/correcting their work, they said that after a period in a sentence and before starting another sentence I HAVE TWO SPACES. They told me I WAS WRONG and my writing looked awkward. They asked me WHY would you put "2" spaces after a period in a sentence.
What do you mean, I said. They said look man, been wanting to tell you for some time but...you've been making this mistake a lot and we just didn't want to tell you. But since you're obviously picking on us for our work, we're just gonna tell you now...you gotta take the two spaces down to "ONE." It's English 101. There is only "1" space after a period.
Baffled...I reach for my handy dandy "GOOGLE." They said...here, we'll send it to you. And I Get this...
- It’s not only widely accepted, it’s expected that you use only one space after a period. Sorry two-spaces, it’s time to make the switch.
- Nothing Says Over 40 Like Two Spaces after a Period!
So is it time for me to pack up my bags or do you agree...take a stance.