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Gen Z’s Workplace Rules
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1. Gen Z Says “Nope” to Workplace Etiquette
- Gen Z is pushing back on traditional unwritten workplace rules they consider outdated or unfair.
- The question: Are they setting healthy boundaries—or just avoiding work?
2. After-Hours Work Events
- Gen Z doesn’t want to attend mandatory-feeling happy hours or social events after work.
- The Krewe relates because of the early-morning radio schedule.
- Christmas parties and Rays games are exceptions!
3. No Answering Work Calls After Hours
- The guys debate whether employees should be expected to answer calls after their shifts.
- The Gen Z philosophy: When I’m off, I’m off.
4. Staying Late & Weekend Work
- Gen Z says they’re not sticking around after hours just to look dedicated.
- Coming in on weekends? Hard pass.
- The guys discuss the difference between being committed to your job and being expected to work for free.
5. Dress Codes & Leaving Before the Boss
- Strict dress codes are becoming less important in some workplaces.
- The old rule of waiting for your manager to leave before you do gets called out as ridiculous.
6. Don’t Come to Work Sick
- The pandemic changed attitudes about working while sick.
- Especially in radio, where everyone shares microphones, one sick employee can quickly turn into an entire sick staff.
7. Launa’s Workplace Philosophy
- Launa’s studio sign says: “Your job is not your life.”
- Take your lunch, enjoy your weekends, use your PTO and sick days.
- Biggest takeaway: You agreed to do a job for pay and benefits—not sell your soul.
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