A presentation given at the NASA APPEL Masters Forum #20 – Passing the Tourch, Melbourne, Florida, titled "Understanding the Young Professional’s Challenges." Many are consciously leaving or turning down high-paying, prestigious jobs in order to follow their individual dreams. (Business Week 2005) By seeking out opportunities for self-growth, even as unpaid volunteers, Generation Y is posing a challenge to the way many in corporate America reward and motivate employees.