Gen Xers — people born from 1965 to 1980 — have a reputation for being the "forgotten generation." When the discussion of generations comes up in popular culture, work, or the media, it tends to be framed as baby boomers vs. millennials or millennials vs. Gen Z. Gen Xers are sort of just squashed in there, if they come up at all. It's complicated to unpack why Gen X is so overlooked and what it all means. Some of it's a question of numbers. Gen Xers are sandwiched between two giant, transformational generations. In some ways, they're a transitional bridge between them. Read more about how Gen X's "whatever" attitude has translated to a society that's perpetually a little "whatever" about them at the link in our bio. Story by Emily Stewart (Credit: Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/Business Insider) #genx #generations #forgottengeneration