Gen Y's are said to change jobs as quickly as they flick through songs on their iPhones.

They're also said to be incredibly impatient.

But ``wanting it right now'' can't be so bad as far as travelling to work is concerned.

A young Penrith professionals networking group has been set up to create more of a social scene for Gen Y's working in the area.

Tactical Solutions principal financial planner Bernie Fehon came up with the idea, largely spurred by one of his employees considering leaving Penrith to find a job

in the city.

Mr Fehon said he wanted to create something that added a bit of excitement for younger people and give

them the chance to meet other professionals in the area.

What was more important, he said, was that there was no reason why Penrith shouldn't start to become an exciting business centre itself.

The name of the group, YQ, has a number of meanings. The importance of intelligence and emotional

quotients is incontestable, but Mr Fehon says businesses should also make sure they have the right youth

quotient.

YQ could also be an acronym for ``Why queue?'', referring to the time taken merely to buy a train ticket.

Mr Fehon also said he had heard other business owners express concerns that Gen Ys were hard to retain.

But Michael Todd, one of the organisers of YQ and marketing and business manager at the Penrith City and District Business Advisory Centre, said the group was a way of ``encouraging us to enjoy working in Penrith and close to home''.

He said there were many people aged 18-30 working in Penrith, but that they ``don't come together at any stage''.

Mr Todd said the group, which will meet weekly, would have a ``casual networking atmosphere'' in which

members can enjoy each other's company and talk about the things that matter, with a guest speaker from time to time.

``Turn up, say g'day and bring your business card,'' he said.

Details: YQ will be launched on Thursday, December 10, 5pm, at Trevi Restorante Bar and Lounge, Woodriff Street, Penrith. Join the Gen Y database to be part of the weekly emailout with YQ meeting details by contacting Michael at the Business Advisory Centre,

4721 5011, or email michael@penrithsmallbiz.com.au.

See you there.