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#5 - Gen Z Work Ethic: Lazy or Realistic?

March 26, 2025 • 29 mins

Is Gen Z really lazy—or just fed up with a system that no longer works? In this fiery episode of From X to Z, Danielle Farage and Mervyn Dinnen dig into a controversial Fortune article questioning Gen Z’s work ethic and take a closer look at the stereotypes fueling the debate. What older generations might see as entitlement, Gen Z frames as a demand for fairness, flexibility, and purpose. From skyrocketing living costs and stagnant wages to a complete reimagining of what a “career” even looks like, this conversation unpacks the real forces shaping Gen Z’s relationship with work. Danielle and Mervyn examine how generational expectations collide with today’s economic realities—and challenge listeners to rethink what work ethic actually means in a world that’s changing faster than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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