Handelsblatt-Wochenende: Okay, Boomer!
Außerdem: Ein Teichpfleger, der sich gegen Rechte stellt. Eine Tech-Elite, die mächtiger ist als Nationalstaaten. Und eine junge Frau unter Schweinen. Das sind unsere Lese-Empfehlungen.
In Berlin, a reporter spent an afternoon people-watching in a restaurant beside a Vietnamese friend. The friend's husband, likely a manager, gossiped about his young employees. He complained about their requests for remote work and their emphasis on work-life balance. This conversation echoed the common perception of Gen Z as lazy, self-satisfied, and spoiled.
However, many older generations also criticize younger people for their resistance to change and lack of technology understanding. The underlying issue seems to be mutual resentment. Older people resent the liberties the younger generation demands, while the young feel their financial security is unattainable compared to their elders.
While envy is a destructive emotion, the reporter argues that envy can be more constructive if channeled into motivation to achieve what others have. Instead of focusing on others' achievements and feeling anger, one can shift their focus to their own possibilities. The next time you're tempted to disparage a young employee or a "nervy Boomer," channel your frustration into motivation to prove them wrong or prepare for a salary negotiation. The reporter, Julia Beil, is the weekend editor for the Handelsblatt-Wochenende.
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