Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTMike CrisolagoSun, August 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM GMT+2 5 min readJestercine/Shutterstock, Courtesy of HPYoung workers under 30 are "particularly choosy" and "too expectant" when it comes to jobs, Time magazine declared, adding that they eschew "their parents' dedication to work."While that sounds like Gen Z catching strays once again, Time actually published that commentary back in 1972 about the baby boomers. It illustrates, though, how every generation gets hammered for its work ethic and attitude, which is why it's refreshing to see executives praise the fresh ideas and skillsets of today's young employees.Must ReadJeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being oneDave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.