Blame it on your parents

Before I went to college I thought that most people found a job they loved and worked there until retirement. That's what my parents are doing. My mom has been at her job for 28 years, and my dad is approaching his 27th anniversary. I quickly discovered that I cannot base my career perceptions on my parents' example.

According to a New York Times article, most of Gen Y has yet to make that discovery.

As college seniors are embarking on their first job search, which attitudes of work will they take with them? The one dealing with passion and satisfaction or the one dealing with grueling and taxing work?

Daniel Pink, author of "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" who specializes in navigating the workplace, explains how parents influence Gen Y's perceptions of a career.

"They've [Gen Y] been told it's all about them - what they want, what they are passionate about, what they find fulfilling. That's not a bad message, but it's also not a complete message."

What do you think? Were you influenced by the messages your parents gave you about their careers/work?