From: Failing to retain a new generation of doctors: qualitative insights from a high-income country
Characteristic | Veterans | Baby Boomers | A new Generation (Gen X & Y)a |
---|---|---|---|
Year of birth | 1922–45 | 1946–64 | 1965–2000 |
Attitudes to work | Respect the system. Work for security. | Married to medicine Works long hours. Loyalty to employer. | Being a doctor is only one aspect of identity. Resist long working hours. Expect to change jobs. Value work-life balance & flexibility. |
Reward | A job well done | Money, title, recognition | Freedom and time Meaningful work |