{
  "id": 17082399,
  "title": "Mark Cuban says Gen Z should think more like Jeff Bezos and stop chasing the perfect job: ‘Just get a job’—even at McDonald’s or Dairy Queen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/mark-cuban-says-gen-z-should-think-more-like-jeff-bezos-and-stop",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:02:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/10/29/mark-cuban-gen-z-advice-just-start-working-learn-career-skills-even-at-mcdonalds-like-jeff-bezos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mark Cuban, the billionaire investor and tech entrepreneur, is advising Gen Z graduates to stop seeking the perfect job and instead focus on getting any job. In an interview with The Diary of a CEO podcast, Cuban shared his own humble beginnings, mentioning that he worked various jobs, including selling trash bags, slicing deli meat, giving dancing lessons, and bartending, before starting his successful career. He emphasized that the key is to show up and get things done, regardless of the job. Cuban pointed out that taking a job at McDonald's or Dairy Queen, where Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once worked, can demonstrate responsibility and willingness to learn and grow. According to Cuban, these experiences can be valuable stepping stones on a career path, helping young workers develop essential skills and make a positive impression on future employers. He also highlighted the importance of learning to work in a team, managing stress, and building interpersonal relationships. Other tech executives, such as Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, agree with Cuban's advice, stating that early career decisions have less impact than young people may believe. Pichai noted that while some decisions are critical, most early career choices have limited significance. Huang added that having low expectations can foster resilience, which is crucial for success. Both Pichai and Huang stressed the importance of filtering through the noise and focusing on what truly matters in one's career.",
  "summary": "Billionaire Mark Cuban started out selling trash bags. Now, he says Gen Z should stop chasing the perfect job and get working—even in fast food.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}