Why Are Millennials Saying No to Overwork?

In the extremely competitive job market, more and more young workers are withdrawing from the "996" work culture. "996" used to be synonymous with ambition and achievement. But now young people are beginning to put personal well-being above corporate expectations, and this lifestyle marks a major shift in the workplace. This "lying flat" and "playing bad" mentality reflects the widespread disillusionment among young people, is a passive resistance to social pressure by young people, and also reflects a young person's understanding that in a saturated job market, the return on overwork is diminishing. As many young people find themselves overworked, underpaid, and with limited upward mobility, this phenomenon has also received increasing attention.

1. Compensation, basically compensation is the income that employees receive in exchange for work. Most people need this compensation to meet their basic needs. Many millennials hate their jobs, but without work, they cannot maintain their lifestyle. In addition, some millennials believe that their compensation does not match their experience and skills. They realize that their contributions to the organization are not fairly compensated.
2. Promotion opportunities. Millennials care about career development, but the harsh reality is that there is no promotion ladder for them. Even though they do a good job, there is no chance of promotion here.
3. Supervisors. People do not leave their jobs, but their supervisors. Gallup research shows that one in two employees leaves their jobs to get rid of their managers.
4. Traditional work rules. Many companies adhere to outdated rules. Most millennials come to work with great enthusiasm, but the old management methods, forms, gaps and annual reviews squeeze the life out of them.

The pursuit of work values by Generation Z and millennials has gone beyond traditional career needs. They are eager to find a sense of purpose in their work, even if it means rejecting job opportunities that do not meet their personal values.

According to the latest global survey report, more than 90% of Generation Z and millennials believe that a sense of purpose at work is essential to their overall job satisfaction and happiness. They prefer to choose jobs that reflect their values and beliefs, even if it means facing some challenges.

As generative AI technology continues to develop, the perception of Generation Z and millennials on this emerging technology is also changing. Although they are optimistic about the positive impact of AI, they also express concerns about the application of AI in the workplace.

These young generations have extremely high expectations of employers and companies. They not only pay attention to the working environment and benefits, but also attach great importance to corporate culture and social responsibility. They hope that their work can have a positive impact on society.