8 Top Reasons Gen Zers and Millennials Despise Working with Boomers
A new study by news.au.com reveals the top reasons Gen Xers and Millennials despise working with boomers.
According the the survey, boomers make the younger generations nutso at the office.
Ah, the timeless battle of the generations: Millennials and Gen Zers, those tech-savvy, avocado-toast-loving youngsters versus Boomers, the seasoned veterans of the workplace.
So why do Gen Xers and Millennials despise working with boomers?
It’s no secret that working with Boomers can be an exercise in patience, especially for Millennials and Gen Zers.
First off, technology. Come on, it’s the 21st century! When a Boomer asks a Millennial for help with something as simple as attaching a file to an email or using a smartphone, it’s hard not to let out an sigh. All they want is Boomers to embrace the wonders of technology!
And then there’s the classic Boomer habit of telling younger people how things used to be.
They get it, you’ve been around longer, but that doesn’t mean they want to hear about the good ol’ days all the time.
When they’re discussing a project or sharing ideas, it’s frustrating when Boomers chime in with, “Back in my day, we didn’t have fancy computers; we used typewriters!”
Let’s not forget about the infamous Boomer work ethic.
While they admire their dedication, it can be overwhelming. Boomers have a tendency to put in long hours, making Gen Zers and Millennials feel guilty for leaving on time.
The younger generation values work-life balance and strive for efficiency.
So, when Boomers shoot them that disapproving look as they pack up to go home, they can’t help but roll their eyes.
Another source of annoyance is the Boomers’ resistance to change. Millennials thrive on innovation and adaptability. They embrace new ideas and technologies with open arms. However, when they propose a new approach or suggest a digital solution, Boomers often respond with, “That’s not how we’ve always done it.”
The clash between Millennials and Boomers in the workplace can be a never-ending source of irritation. Whether it’s their tech struggles, nostalgic anecdotes, workaholic tendencies, or resistance to change, Boomers have a knack for testing the young ones’ patience.
But let’s remember, every generation has its quirks. So, rather than letting these annoyances consume us, let’s find common ground, bridge the generational gap, and create a more harmonious work environment.
Also, Boomers? Stop doing this stuff. It might help:
1. Reply All Abuse
“Boomers are far too liberal when using the reply-all button. Young people are much more personal with their approach to work and don’t like their business broadcasted to the entire company.”
Gen Xers and Millennials despise working with boomers.
2. Unnecessary Phone Calls
According the survey, one respondent said: “My qualm is how they ring your mobile with no regard for your calendar – like, I’m in meetings all day. You don’t get to skip the queue” and “The use of calls because ‘it’s easier to explain over the phone’. No, you are just too lazy to type it out, so now I have to dictate the request, and then there’s no paper trail. If there’s an error they can blame you.”
3. Can You Google It, Please?
“Boomers tend to eat up your time with questions they could answer themselves via the internet,” according to the survey. “Asking technology questions they could easily Google,” one person said.
4. Outdated Language
“Georgia is sick of the outdated language that some are still spewing into office culture. “Passive-aggressive ‘loves’ or ‘darls,’” she explained was her main gripe.”
5. Printing!
“Lacey is more obsessed with the damage they are doing to the environment. “Why do they have to print everything?” she asked.”
Woman standing and pressing button on a copy machine in the office
6. Power Hungry
“*Jess finds their obsession with promotions tedious. “They are just so power hungry,” she complained.”
7. Let's NOT Meet
“Amy just can’t stand their need to make everything so official. “Why does everything have to be a formal meeting? They just love creating stale environments.”
8. Anti Work From Home
“Rebecca just wants Boomers to stop obsessing over office presence. “So many of them believe we work better in the office and we just don’t!””
Team work meeting. Happy young woman wearing pajamas and a blazer waving to her co-workers during an online video call from home
