The Blank Generation

Dear Editor:

There is work to be done at any age [“Evolutionary Road,” Oct. 22]. Age is assessed not by what is but what it is not—and need not be unproductive or inefficient given the workers are young. All the generations are found in the modern workplace. There is no generation gap in the workplace.

At any age there is a lot of learning and work to do. One can move on to a new challenge and job at any age. There is no sign that younger workers cannot be trained or adaptable to keep up with the workplace demands. We must overcome the stigma associated with any age to get the job done. Yet, it remains workers do encounter age career barriers to separate workers which merely cuts into the bottom dollar of profit.

The two faces of age, young and old, can work together, helping each other to get the job done and aiming for a successful future. There is enough work for all. We all should share the work and the wealth. The work environment is much like a family after all. We’re all in this together.

Sometimes a job is more that just a job; it can be one’s identity and in a small way one’s legacy in time. Do not rob someone of that privilege regardless of any age. If someone wants to work I say give that person the job, irrespective of age. Wanting to work is reason enough.

For the Millennial, the youngest offspring of the Baby Boomers, the future is theirs. The world must be ready or not. Beyond youth, one can choose to evolve to be involved, employed and make a difference and perhaps to leave the world a better place than how they found it.

Sincerely,
Susan Marie Davniero
Lindenhurst

Time For Voters To Hold Pols Accountable

Dear Editor:

As per your article about Tom Suozzi [“Making the Case for Suozzi,” Oct. 8] why would you take such a defeatist attitude? Yes, he should be around to face the financial disaster that he caused by pushing off all the county debt instead of paying it down. We all know that Tom wants to get to Albany and then Washington. If we were stupid enough to re-elect him, that would just help his goals. Does he deserve that help? I don’t think so and I hope a majority of the voters feel the same way.

We, the people of Nassau, can not be the cause of Mr. Suozzi to go further and screw up more government. We must keep an optimistic attitude towards our government! There is always a path out of each jam we encounter. It is up to us to find him. If we don’t like the way a politician is leading us, it is our duty to vote in a fresh face. If we aren’t satisfied with an elected person then it is imperative that we get another elected and have faith that he will do a better job for us. We shouldn’t leave a person in that seat just so he can reap what he has sown, especially since he might not stay around.

Let’s vote with our heads this Nov. 3 and rid ourselves of this problem (Tom Suozzi) so we can try and find a financial fix for Nassau County.

Yours Truly,
Jess Farrell
Baldwin