The Job Isn’t Me

Description

For many in Gen Z, a job isn’t an identity, it’s a tool for survival and personal freedom. This session explores how the younger generation is reshaping work culture with firmer boundaries, higher expectations for flexibility, and a refusal to sacrifice mental health for a paycheck.

Together, we’ll:
- Compare Gen Z's work values with previous generations
- Discuss the shift from hustle culture to boundary-setting
- Explore the effects of remote work on motivation and connection
- Reflect on how job satisfaction, mental health, and identity relate today

This session will challenge old norms, invite honesty, and help us better understand how different generations approach productivity, loyalty, and stress.

Questions list

1. What was your very first job? What did you learn from it?

2. How do you define success at work?

3. What do you value more flexibility, money, or purpose?

1. Why do many Gen Z workers say “I am not my job”?

2. How has remote work changed the way we experience stress and teamwork?

3. What’s your opinion on setting strict boundaries between work and personal life?

4. How important is job satisfaction compared to salary for younger vs older generations?

5. Do you think work loyalty is outdated or still valuable? Why?

6. What are the risks of becoming disengaged from work?

7. What role does mental health awareness play in today’s work culture?

8. How do burnout and overcommitment affect performance and motivation?

9. Should companies adapt to new generational values, or should workers adapt to company culture?

10. Is it possible to build a sense of community in remote jobs?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 minutes to have a free talk.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes