One thing that the older generation really refuses to understand about the younger generation is how little job security a lot of us have. 

I find that a lot of people my age can’t tell their parents about their work problems because the parents will lecture them pointlessly and suggest things that will get them fired. 

“Insist on compensation.” “Tell them you’ll quit if they don’t…” “Go to your boss’s office and demand a raise.” “Report it to…” We will get fired.