There are several mitigating factors here. It is more than just manufacturing that is being affected. Retail stocking, call center work, and a variety of other service sector areas all come to mind.
Some of this will be eliminated by technology as robots absorb more and more of the these positions to ensure quality, cut costs and address the shortage of quality applicants. Technology will also enable some of these tasks to be turned into game- or simulation-oriented formats thereby providing an entertainment aspect that will promote retention and help workers pass the time. Immigration will also play a role.
While we broadly assign a moniker of impatience to Millennials, we are talking primarily about those born in the US. Whether anyone is willing to admit it or not, the so-called work ethic that many immigrants bring with them is out-performing our native born workforce. Their off-spring my not possess it, but the first generation immigrants do.
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