SINGAPORE: A Singaporean’s recent social media post has stirred up quite the debate about how Gen Z workers approach work. In his post, the man noted, “This may upset some Gen Z but I find them lacking initiative and motivation in office. They start late and end on time, if not earlier.
” This struck a nerve to many, with one commenter agreeing wholeheartedly, suggesting that the rise of AI might soon replace such “useless people that can’t work and yet demand big salaries.” While other commenters pointed out, “every new gen that comes up is getting worse” and another jokingly added, “that’s why it’s called zzzz,” not everyone sided with his viewpoint. Many Singaporeans online were not convinced that showing up early and staying late is the only measure of a good worker.
Many defenders of Gen Z workers argue that efficiency and productivity should be measured by what gets done, not just how long someone hangs around the office. One commenter quipped, “Perhaps they are more effective and productive than older workers?” The debate spilled over into generational comparisons, with a millennial chiming in to note, “ Majority of the people are like that..
.. not only Gen Z.
” Another millennial added, “Not Gen Z but Millennial here. Start early, end early. Start late, end late.
Only fair.” Others criticised the Singaporean man who posted, saying, “What an old fashioned mindset!! You belong to the category ‘The longer you work the more hardworkin.