21 Brutal Truths About Gen Z Workers That’ll Piss You Off

They’re not lazy or entitled — they’re rewriting the rules of work, and your outdated playbook is on its last page

Gen Z isn’t broken. They’re simply refusing to play by the rules written for someone else’s benefit. You can roll your eyes, call them lazy or entitled, but that won’t change reality. They’re rewriting the rules of work, and your outdated playbook is on its last page.

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Below are 21 truths you need to face, each one a spotlight on why this generation behaves the way they do. Read on, or get left behind.

1. They’re allergic to bullshit jobs that don’t align with their values

Picture a Zoom call where everyone’s eyes glaze over because the project means nothing. That’s like poison to Gen Z. They’ll ghost that role faster than you can send a “per my last email.” If the work doesn’t matter to them, they won’t care. It has to push something they believe in — like justice, health, or the planet.

2. They’ll quit over “vibes,” and that’s not immaturity, it’s self-respect

Picture this: You walk into an office. It smells like cold pizza, old gossip, and quiet