So why do older generations tend to think millennials don’t make valuable contributions to the workforce? Well, one reason is the difference in mindsets. The boomer mentality tends to believe that “hard work” is based on hours worked, rather than efficiency and productivity. Boomers also grew up being told that making personal sacrifices and taking the safest routes were necessary for success. They were expected to be humble and accept any conditions necessary to provide for their families. So when young jobseekers come along with a bit more concern for their quality of life, their elders can have a hard time accepting that younger generations have decided to ask for more.
Times have changed, and Generation Z has realized that working conditions in many places and positions could be better. It’s not that they don’t want to work, but many of them would prefer to quit a job than slave away at a minimum wage job with no benefits. Gen Z values productivity and efficiency to allow more time for relaxation and to care for their mental and physical health. As a generation that grew up in the digital age, Gen Z can also bring valuable innovations to companies mostly composed of older individuals. So before you dismiss the youth as entitled or lazy, realize that their priorities may just be different than their elders.
While it can be entertaining to poke fun at any generation, Gen Z doesn’t necessarily deserve being made fun of more than anyone else. It’s normal for generations to have divides, but Gen Z is the future of the workforce. They’re not ruining it. Enjoy reading the rest of these posts from bitter older generations, and don’t forget to upvote the claims you find most hilarious. Then let us know in the comments how you feel about Gen Z: are you part of that generation or did you help pave the way for them?
