A viral video on TikTok sparked a debate on social media after a woman shared her experience about Gen X managers’ treatment of Gen Z employees.
A viral video on TikTok depicted the approach of Gen X managers to Gen Z employees, gaining attention.
In the footage, the internet is buzzing with discussions about Gen X managers and their interactions with Gen Z employees.
The video was shared by a Millennial boss named Rachel Lynch.
Millennial boss Rachel Lynch recently shared her experience on TikTok. She visited a sandwich shop where a Gen Z teenager worked.
The young waitress took Lynch’s order but later admitted she had forgotten it. The older boss responded by yelling at her, causing the Gen Z employee to panic and cry.
Millennial boss criticizes Gen X manager for their treatment of 'fragile' Gen Z employees.
Lynch believes that neither party was entirely at fault. However, she emphasizes that bosses should avoid being overly harsh with their younger staff members.
“You need to learn to work with younger people, especially different generations,”
Lynch said. “Gen Z is more soft, more fragile, they want to work more collaboratively. You can’t just f–king yell at them. That doesn’t help them.”
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media.
In the comment section, not everyone agrees with Lynch. Many criticize Gen Z employees for being irresponsible in their work. While some defend Gen X, arguing that Gen Z employees lack work ethic and common sense,.
In contrast, some support Gen Z, pointing out that Gen Z often feels entitled and reacts defensively when criticized.
One person said: Boomer here! All I can say if you are a hardworking smart Gen Z that shows up on time.. you will eventually be running things because you don’t have a lot of competition. Just a little patience until we retire!
A second wrote: Gen Z, the truth hurts, and if it makes you uncomfortable then you’ll learn, develop, and grow from it. Life’s tough, get a helmet!
While a third commented: I don't go for the whole Gen Z/Gen X/Millenial/Boomer thing. We are both nature and nurture and develop based on our experiences. There are petty people and self starters in all generations.
Someone else said: I'm an older millennial and I treat everyone with respect. I've had to be tough and write up and even fire people, but I've not yelled at my employees or personally insulted them. I have no right to dehumanized or infantize anyone.
Another added: Excessive coddling is bad. Anything in excess is always bad. Discipline these Gen-Z more, please. They need that to learn the realities of life (not "virtual")
Entitlement is the most toxic form of narcissism. That’s the root of it all. Another users added.
This is not the first time Gen Z has been criticized for their unprofessional attitude at work.
Previously, a recruiter faced backlash on social media for dismissing a Gen Z candidate who refused to complete a 90-minute task.
In a viral post on X, a recruiter, who goes by @M.Stanfield, faced criticism after rejecting a Gen Z candidate unwilling to complete a 90-minute hiring task
The tweet read: 'Me: really enjoyed the call. Please see the attached financial modeling test.
Gen Z applicant: this looks like a lot of work. Without knowing where I stand in the process, I’m not comfortable spending 90 minutes in Excel.
Me:…well…I can tell you where you stand now.'
Below the post, the candidate's refusal, citing the task as "a lot of work," sparked a heated debate on social media.
Critics argued that expecting extensive free work from applicants is unreasonable, while others sided with the recruiter, emphasizing the need for dedication and effort in job applications.
What do you think about the attitude of Gen Z in the workplace?
