Millennials Worked, Gen Z Manifested: The Corporate Struggle of the Century

Ah, the great generational divide—on one side, Millennials, who clawed their way up the career ladder, learning skills through sheer grit and Google. On the other, Gen Z, who believe hard work is outdated and success should be delivered via same-day shipping.

Millennials: The Last of the Hard Workers

Millennials grew up with dial-up internet and actually had to learn things the hard way. They took unpaid internships, hustled through side gigs, and even—gasp—accepted constructive feedback without calling it an attack on their mental health. They built careers through perseverance, skill-building, and a complete disregard for work-life balance.

Gen Z: The Self-Proclaimed Geniuses (Who Can’t Handle a Deadline)

Gen Z, however, was born into the internet age. They have access to unlimited information, meaning they could be the smartest generation yet—but instead, they use it to perfect their TikTok dances and argue about work-life balance at their first job. With no boundaries holding them back, they assume they know everything, yet the moment they're asked to do something outside their comfort zone, they freeze like an iPhone on 1% battery.

The World is Now Terrified of Hiring Gen Z

Hiring managers worldwide are breaking into cold sweats at the thought of onboarding a Gen Z employee. Why? Because nothing is ever good enough. If they’re asked to come to the office, it’s an “attack on flexibility.” If they’re given feedback, it’s “a toxic work environment.” If they’re expected to meet deadlines, it’s “mental health exploitation.” And if they aren’t praised every five minutes, they’ll be on LinkedIn writing a heartfelt post about burnout.

Paychecks Without Effort: The Gen Z Dream

Despite their refusal to participate in traditional work culture, Gen Z still expects six-figure salaries, unlimited PTO, and Slack channels dedicated solely to hyping them up. The idea of earning success? Outdated. They want immediate promotions, job titles that sound important (without actual responsibility), and a safe space to discuss how exhausting their four-day workweek is.

A Generation of Digital Superiors (Who Can’t Read a Room)

Gen Z has everything—unlimited resources, technology at their fingertips, and a world that bends over backward to accommodate their every need. And yet, they remain blissfully unaware of their own incompetence. They claim superiority, but when faced with real challenges, they crumble faster than a house of cards.

So, to all the hiring managers out there: brace yourselves. The future is here, and it’s demanding an immediate promotion, a raise, and a daily ego massage—all before lunch break.