Gen Z seems to be in the spotlight lately, and not always for the best reasons. This time, it’s because some employers have taken to social media to express frustration over young employees who “ghost” their jobs, disappearing without notice after being hired.
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One employer shared on Threads that their new staff member had gone through the entire hiring process and seemed fine on the first day. “Everything was fine in the morning. The seniors all greeted them warmly,” the post read. “Then, the new staff went to the toilet and just left without informing anyone. Just like that. First day of work! The new staff member is only 21 years old!”
Others chimed in with similar stories. Another employer revealed that two Gen Z employees took medical leave just two days after starting work. When they returned, both handed in handwritten resignation letters before disappearing again. “They just said, ‘Hello, how are you? Here’s our resignation letter,’ and vanished before I could even process it,” the employer wrote.
Social media users were quick to react, criticising the unprofessional behaviour. One joked, “I thought they were love letters because they were handwritten. Might as well sprinkle some talcum powder so they smell nice.”
Another user, identifying as Gen Z, expressed disappointment: “As a Gen Z myself, I don’t claim these people. They’re so bad at writing essays, I wonder how they did their assignments back in uni.”
Some users pointed out that a lack of professionalism seems to be a recurring issue. “They only want to follow what they think is right and expect everyone else to condone it,” one comment read. “If we don’t agree, they play the mental health card. That’s how some Gen Zs operate.”
While not every young worker behaves this way, these stories highlight a growing frustration between employers and employees, which might take more than just a new hiring trend to fix.
