Gen Z receives all the blame for who they are today, without others questioning how they came into existence.
The mindset was not formed by an entire generation but was formed by those involved in their growth during their adolescent years. Gen Z grew up in a time where everyone is a winner; everyone gets a trophy. There was no fight or drive to beat one another because each person received the same benefit, whether they failed or succeeded. Gen Z also grew up in a time where no child was left behind. Although this is a positive action for all children in America, this idea showed Gen Z that they will always be included and never fall behind.
As society continued to push these ideologies, parents began valuing these ideas in their own homes. These children not only never failed in their schools or extracurricular activities, but also never failed in their homes. So, Gen Z may not have the grit and motivation of their elders, but they learned other soft skills that have been underappreciated for years in the workforce.
For the first time, all four generations are working together so it’s important that employees begin to understand each other to get along. This also means you must figure out your priorities to advocate for yourself. As Gen Z enters the workforce and continues to advocate for themselves, it’s important that other employees from different generations also begin advocating for themselves, whether this be the opportunity for a promotion or more flexibility within your job.
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