MIND THE GENERATION GAP Episode 11 - Why Gen Z WON’T Stay at a Job They Hate
In this episode of Mind the Generation Gap, host Louise Kennedy is joined in the studio by 22-year-old Courtney Palmer, a professional dancer and level 3 content creation apprentice.
Courtney shares her unique perspective on navigating the modern workplace as a Gen Z professional balancing two distinct careers.
She delves into:
Ditching the "Muggle Job": Why she chose an apprenticeship over traditional post-grad retail or hospitality roles to further her education and career opportunities.
Building Thick Skin: How the cutthroat nature of dance auditions helped her develop resilience and how she applies that thick skin to accepting feedback from digital marketing clients.
Gen Z Workplace Dynamics: The myth vs. reality of Gen Z expectations, dealing with workplace age stereotypes, and what it’s like managing social media for clients who are much older than her.
Drawing Boundaries: How to avoid burnout when your job lives entirely on your phone, managing doom-scrolling, and separating personal algorithms from client work.
Redefining Success & Non-Negotiables: Why company values, flexibility, and workplace happiness outweigh traditional corporate loyalty, and why Gen Z isn't afraid to job-hop until they find what they love.
Whether you're an employer trying to understand Gen Z's work ethic or a young professional navigating multiple passions, this conversation offers an insightful look into bridging generational perspectives in today's fast-moving business environment.
Watch below or listen here.
