When millennials entered the job market, everyone complained that they were a generation with completely different values than boomers. They were said to be maladjusted, demanding, demanding a lot and giving little, they were perceived as failures who could not cope with anything and constantly needed someone’s supervision.
Now the roles have reversed and millennials and boomers say the same about “Zets” starting their professional careers. Some people believe that 20-year-olds have an unrealistic approach to work, while others point out that they will finally bring a breath of freshness to companies. One thing is certain: for cooperation to be fruitful, compromises must be made by both parties.
Millennials and boomers complain about Zetki on the labor market
Jodie Foster admitted in one of her interviews that she has no patience for working with 20-year-olds. “This generation can be really annoying,” she said. The actress also mentioned a specific situation that made her feel embarrassed. “They can say: But I don’t feel like it today. I won’t be there until 10:30.” She also said that when she points out to young people that they write grammatically incorrect emails and suggests that they check what they have written next time, they say it is limiting.
Her opinion about young employees is shared by many bosses. – One day we had a meeting with a client at 10 a.m. The previous day, the employee worked the second shift and finished work at 9 p.m. When I reminded him in the morning of the meeting place, he wrote a short text message: “I’m sorry, but I can’t agree to this. The earliest I’ll be there is 11, I have to sleep.” I was stunned, says Agnieszka, who works for the corporation.
Ola’s work uses a hybrid model. This also generates problems. As she recalls, one of the employees took a nap during the day, and when she finally managed to call him, he freely confessed that he was bored because he replied to all his e-mails, so he lay down on the couch and fell asleep. – He didn’t understand what the problem was if he had done his job and why he should be available by phone from 9 to 5 – she said. She also added that she works in tourism and sometimes there are crisis situations when something needs to be done after hours. – I don’t even call 20-year-olds. They won’t pick up after work anyway, he says.
“If the employer is OK, problems do not arise”
According to 22-year-old Aleks, the problem is not the attitude of young people, but the abuse of their position by employers. – We simply don’t allow ourselves to be taken advantage of. If the employer is ok, then I also put effort into my work. But if he was late with the payment or wanted me to work overtime, I would pack my things and say goodbye. Besides, my dad always said: “If they don’t pay, that’s too bad,” he emphasizes.
Some time ago, we talked to students about their expectations from future employers. Everyone indicated that a flexible work model would suit them best. We also asked whether they would be willing to stay in the office after hours if overtime was not paid. Some people noted that in exceptional situations they could help the employer, but it depended on whether the project was important to them. Others said that if they had to work overtime, it would only be paid. They also listed the characteristics of an ideal boss. – That he is not a despot, that he does not think that he runs the world and everyone is subordinate to him (…) That he has a sense of humor, because it is hard to work for such a stiff – they said.
Source: Gazeta
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