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Dear readers, A lot of articles I read nowadays are focussing on how to find a job when you're over 45. But what about the millennials or echo boomers (named after their parents, the babyboomers)?  These youngsters (born between the eighties and the early 2000s) are digitally native general enjoy living and working in the cities. According to wikipedia  some employers are concerned that Millennials have too great expectations from the workplace. Some studies predict they will switch jobs frequently, holding many more jobs than Gen Xers due to their great expectations. Newer research shows that Millennials change jobs for the same reasons as other generations—namely, more money and a more innovative work environment. They look for versatility and flexibility in the workplace, and strive for a strong  work–life balance  in their jobs and have similar career aspirations to other generations, valuing financial security and a di...

and won a ticket to Sardina... Here's the story... Last July I took a huge chance of putting myself on the spot. Every day during summer, our National Belgian television broadcasts a very popular family program. People are triggered to recognize a particular place in Belgium (Flemish speaking part). Then they need to urge to that place and be there first, most of the time bringing an attribute. That evening they were in Tienen, the town where I live. My daughter was watching and yelled, 'they are here nearby. You need to take sugar with you'. And so I did, took my bike and trainers. Being in my pyjama's I took a risk. Arriving on the spot, I was sure I did take a risk because I was there first and won that evening. Why did I take that risk, I wondered? ....Because I am older and don't care? ....Because I didn't think? ....Because I was just curious?