Business Daily Has Gen Z lost the will to work?
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Sep 9, 2025 The podcast tackles the burnout and disillusionment faced by Generation Z in the workforce. It delves into their unique perspectives on mental health and communication, emphasizing the need for supportive environments from employers. Discussions highlight the socioeconomic challenges, like wage gaps and job stability, that are shaping their work ethic. Mixed generational insights reveal contrasting views on traditional office values, while emphasizing the importance of empathy and mental wellness in the modern workplace.
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Parents' Stable Careers Versus Today's Reality
- Sarah describes watching her father secure a single-company career that paid for his degree and retirement security.
- She contrasts that with today where companies don't incentivize long-term loyalty and Gen Z ends up burned out.
Working Multiple Jobs To Match Past Benefits
- Sarah explains she holds two jobs and is looking for a third to make ends meet.
- She says Gen Z often must juggle multiple roles to match the benefits older generations got from one job.
Raised Expectations Can Fuel Burnout
- Jordan Travers links upbringing that prioritised wellbeing to heightened career expectations and burnout.
- She says unrealistic expectations can drive people to feel they deserve faster promotions and better workplace treatment.