This is an amazing “bobo” column on why this generation of young people is earning less than the previous generation at that age. And she invokes GTD of all things:

Our dreams are tied to time. So it’s no surprise that many of the most popular blogs offer tips for time management and that “getting things done” (GTD in blog-speak) is key to a fulfilling life.

The new American dream is that we will have fulfilling work that leaves plenty of time for the other things we love. In this respect, Generation X is doing better than our parents. We are spending more time with our kids, and we are keeping our marriages together more than twice as effectively as our parents did. And Generation Y is doing better than their parents, too. They refuse to waste their time on meaningless entry level work because they value their time and their ability to grow.

OK, I love GTD (when I can find the time!), but I wonder how many children these people have that this looks like a valuable trade.  It isn’t self-evident to me how to do GTD while working mostly at home with a family of four….