Gen Z hit with Monday morning blues as they wrestle to steadiness work and residential life
A mere 45% of Gen Z reckon they’ve nailed the work-life balance, according to a poll of 2,000 adults.
The survey suggests this figure is a whopping 15% less than those in their last decade of work.
While 18% are hit with the ‘Sunday scaries’, an even bigger 20% get the jitters come Monday morning.
Gen Z’s workplace woes include fretting over deadlines, having tough chats with the boss, and the eternal struggle of juggling their life outside of work.
But there’s a lucky 5% of those under-25s who don’t sweat the small stuff.
Digital creator and entrepreneur, Caspar Lee, reckons: “Navigating the modern workplace can be challenging, especially at this time of year when burnout is at its peak.”
“It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by deadlines, presentations, or even choosing the right outfit for an important meeting,” he adds.
Nearly half of the Gen Z crowd are all about planning their day properly to help keep on top of things and strike that work-life harmony.
1 in 10 have even roped in AI to sort their schedules, that’s 10% more than the over-55s.
Chipping in, a spokesperson for Google’s AI Assistant, Gemini Live, says: “Many of us experience ‘the fear’ before a big work week, with many finding organisation and planning as the source of their stress.”
“AI assistants are perfectly poised to take on these problems and help quell the anxiety that comes with the modern 9-5.”
When questioned on how an AI tool could alleviate their work-related anxiety, Gen Z preferred tailored relaxation plans, including timetables that featured breathing exercises, meditation, and to-do lists to plan tasks in advance.
TOP 10 THINGS THAT GIVE GEN Z ANXIETY AT WORK:
- Not getting tasks done on time or at all
- Not being able to juggle work/life balance efficiently
- Not having enough time to focus on the work that is most meaningful
- Not being prepared or organised, or having to navigate a quick change of plan
- Having to solve difficult problems for others
- Not being healthy or drinking enough water
- Not looking the part
- A presentation in front of anyone
- A big presentation in front of a room of senior people
- Having to have a difficult conversation with my manager
