My new boss is generation Z (1 month update)

Hi guys!

My last post blew up in a way I didn't expect. I decided a follow up with some of my observations after a month might interest some people. (Please note, I am not meaning to generalize anything or anyone. I would like to acknowledge the NOT EVERY GEN Z.)

I feel like Dian Fossey observing gorillas.

The first observation: how FIERY Gen Z women can be. I am proud to see women be confident enough to express annoyance or displeasure. I personally struggle deeply with having conflicts with authority figures. They do not.

Observation the second: Gen Z men seem more confident in having emotions beyond mad and expressing them. I watched a Gen z man tell another that he was sad because his grandma is dying. It's stupid and sad to say but unfortunately so many men were given the idea that emotions are weak. It was nice (and of course sad in this case) to see vulnerability.

Observation the third: Generation Z and Generation X HATE each other. I thought Gen x hated us but damn. (I tried to boil this down as much as I can)I think Gen Z is hated so much by X because X was raised in the "respect all authority figures." mindset. As X became the authority figures, Z came into the workforce. Gen Z seems to be more of the "you earn respect and then it is given" type people.

I do have a few millennial coworkers it turns out. I've noticed we tend to be the peace makers. Especially when you throw in a Gen x and gen z conflict. Two generations that are quick to express displeasure with one another.

Observation the fourth: I can actually feel old now. I've heard "we listen and we don't judge" a lot. A new one is "I'M NO BETTER THAN A MAN!" (They tried explaining this to me, I didn't and don't get it.) I have a feeling this is how my parents felt. It kinda sucks, bahahahaha.

Observation the 5th, and final: I was right in my last post. Generation Z is gonna be alright.

I see change in them. A new way of looking at things, and that's awesome.