CEO: One stunning data point explains the 'Gen Z stare'—and why it's going to backfire on them
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If you've worked with Gen Z, you've probably seen the "Gen Z stare": that facial expression that somehow manages to mix disdain, defiance, and utter disinterest all in one blank look. But here's why experts say it's going to backfire — and make it even harder for them to land a job.

The gen z stare. I like that. I think ive seen it a few times too but just figured they had a bad day. But its maybe something much bigger. A desire to not be a slave to the system.

  • Otter@lemmy.caEnglish
    4·
    4 days ago

    I looked up some photos of it and I can’t find any pattern. For any particular photo, I’ve seen people give each other a similar look across all age groups

    • 1984@lemmy.todayOPEnglish
      7·
      4 days ago

      Its more of an attitude than a stare I think. A few days ago i went into Bauhaus to get some stuff and the gen z people in customer support was so bored out of their minds. They hated being alive and doing stupid trivial shit to help customers like me. I understand it. Pay is probably awful and they waste their best days of their lives sitting in that place working for a corporation.

      I kind of like the attitude they have.

      • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        4 days ago

        That attitude isn’t new. It’s existed for decades in those types of roles. The difference is that Gen Z doesn’t give a shit about hiding it anymore, regardless of what management wants.