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The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of generations in the work engagement and subjective well-being relationship. Data is collected from employees who work in various companies through Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) developed by Schaufeli et al. (2002) and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire Short Form (OHQSF) developed by Hills and Argyle (2002). 250 questionnaires sent, 205 respondents are chosen among 210 respondents whom filled forms completely. Exploratory Factor Analysis is conducted to UWES and OHQSF scales which returned two and single items respectively. Factors are named as “Vigor and Dedication” and “Absorption”. Multiple regression analysis is conducted to test research hypotheses. SPSS for Windows 21.0 software is used for analyses. Findings indicate that Vigor and Dedication, Absorption factors has a significant effect on subjective well-being, on the other hand generations has none. In order to test the differences of X and Y generations for Vigor and Dedication, Absorption and subjective well-being variables, independent sample t-test is conducted. Results showed significant differences between X and Y generations for Vigor and Dedication, Absorption, none for subjective well-being. Implications of the results are discussed and future research areas are suggested.