Gen Z Isn’t the Problem — You Are

GenZ isn‘t the problem, you are. Here are some common myths associated with them:

They are rude and entitled

Because they are assertive and speak their mind? You have been conditioned not to and hence the assertiveness seems rude.

They lack resilience

Because they take leaves on mental health grounds? You also did but called in sick; different words, same action.

They are too sensitive

Because they bring their heart to work, hold themselves to high standards and get disappointed when they don’t live up to it? You too were; it’s just that you were forced to learn to not care too much.

They are not loyal and are money-minded

Because they demand fair compensation for their work and refuse to get exploited? Because they grew up seeing mass layoffs and know that no org is loyal to their workforce? You also wanted to demand the same but couldn’t so you kept switching your jobs.

They are too choosy about their nature of work

Because they want to work on something which they enjoy and seek a purpose bigger than profits? Should it not work this way for everyone? Given a choice, would you not like to do the same even today?

They aren’t hard-working

Because they have life beyond work and say no to working on weekends or after office hours? You have been doing that to appease your boss or for your next promotion but do you enjoy doing that?

The expectation that the next generation will behave the way the previous one did is not only unrealistic but detrimental to our progress and if that’s the way it should be, why have you been fighting with your parents asking them to change with time?

Next and last – should both change for you?

If you look deep down, you will realise that you just envy them for being able to do things which you wanted to do but couldn’t. 

Realise it, accept it and rather than bashing an entire generation from your high horse, get down to learn from them. When that happens, they will also be open to learn from your experience.