The toxic work culture debate continues to dominate conversations online. Although not always inherently visible, they can slowly chip away at your mental health. Instances like working for long hours,
navigating through strict shifts, juggling unrealistic deadlines and the pressure to be always on your toes can have adverse effects both physically and mentally. Over time, constant feelings of stress and anxiety can lead to burnout. But Gen-Z employees seem to be slowly but surely turning the tables.
An old video of a female employee has once again surfaced on the Internet, sparking discussions regarding unhealthy workplaces. In the clip, the woman called out her reporting manager for asking her to work extra time, even though she was not in the best of health.
Woman Slams Toxic Work Culture
The video opened with the woman explaining that after her shift was over, the company’s manager gave her some extra assignments. But since she was fasting, the woman politely refused, telling her manager that she wanted to leave on time. According to the woman, the confession irked the manager, who went on to tell the employee about her own hectic schedule and how she still managed to work beyond the regular hours.
The video concluded with the woman slamming the “glorification” of working overtime. “This is not something to be proud of. I don’t agree with this. I don’t care if you fire me from the job, but I am not okay with this,” she said.
The Internet Was Quick To React
“Good thing you stood your ground,” lauded a user. “I love how Gen Z is not up for it. They are outspoken, know their rights and are actually not afraid to apply. I wish I were like that in my early 20s,” revealed another.
“Overworking is not a flex. It is exploitation. Respect to you for saying it out loud,” appreciated an individual. “To be honest, if you aren’t paid for the overtime, I would say that the company is inefficient. Period,” opined one person.
Begging to differ, a critic pointed out that “fierce competition” makes everyone easily replaceable. They also highlighted that shift hours can vary depending on the workload.
“When you’ll be at higher position, you’ll be able to understand his/her position where just clocking hours doesn’t matter, you are responsible for delivering the product on time with high quality,” they wrote.
What are your thoughts?
