Gen Z employees have made headlines recently over their issues with the 9-to-5 work schedule, which has prompted sympathy from peers, as well as criticism from superiors who argue America’s younger generation needs to toughen up and adapt to the working lifestyle.
Research shows Gen Z, Millennials and Boomers all have different approaches to their workday, including attitudes toward the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule that Gen Z employees take issue with. But, experts who spoke with Fox News Digital argued it’s less about their willingness to work and more about their approach to work, which differs from older generations.
Ted Jenkin, the CEO oXYGen Financial in Atlanta, told Fox News Digital that the issue isn’t with Gen Z’s work ethic, but with expectations.
“Generation Z expects higher pay for fewer hours and more paid time off,” he said. “Thus, Generation Z workers don’t feel they need to work after 5 PM to earn a higher income. What kids are being told out of college is that they should immediately be making $75,000 to $100,000 a year with their college degree, but the law of supply and demand is really what dictates your salary.”
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