How would you answer this question? It's not out of line from the new generation of worker, and how you chose to respond might say a whole lot about your ability to retain key talent.
I've been thinking about this issue for the past six months. I've had the chance to work in the office with some very smart and ambitious UW business students that are half my age (ouch). Given that they either have or are near graduation, I've taken time to try to understand their perspective on the "world of work".
It has been a learning experience. One who has recently started work for R.W. Baird in investment banking said:
Nearly all of my friends think I'm crazy for giving up my life for the next three years. They can't believe I want to put in the long hours and give up time to socialize and do my own thing. Some, even those with top grades, are deferring a decision on a job - even though they could easily find one.
This article in Fortune Small Business talks about the challenges of employing this new generation. I haven't seen much about this in the current business press.
