You might notice the gap between us Gen Z’ers and Millennials feels like more than just a few years. Ever wonder why they think they’re a bit out of touch? Here’s their take, straight from the Gen Z grapevine.
1. All About Tech
While Millennials were getting excited about the latest Nokia, we were born swiping on smartphones. It feels like they’re always playing catch-up with technology.
2. Social Media Habits
Millennials are still posting carefully curated photos on Instagram, while we’re making TikToks and snapping quick pics for our stories. It’s all about being real and spontaneous.
3. Messaging Overkill
Ever got one of those long, formal emails from a Millennial? Yeah, us too. Why not just send a quick text? Get to the point faster, right?
4. Old School Cool?
Millennials sometimes try to revive fashion trends that should probably stay in the past. We’re all for vintage, but some things are better left as memories.
5. Green Enough?
We’re facing a climate crisis, and while it’s great that Millennials recycle, we think it’s time for bigger, bolder actions. Less talk, more action.
6. Taking It to the Streets
Millennials like to debate online, but when it comes to real action, it feels like we’re the ones hitting the streets and making noise about what matters.
7. Work-Life What?
Millennials are all about that startup life—long hours and hustle culture. We prefer balance and mental health, thank you very much.
8. You Call That Music?
Their playlists are full of tracks from the 2000s that sound like a throwback party. We’re here for the latest drops and beats.
9. Money Moves
Millennials are super cautious with cash, probably because of the recessions they went through. We’re using apps to invest and not shying away from newer, riskier opportunities.
10. Uni or Not Uni
While they piled into universities, we’re questioning if that debt is really worth it. Online courses and straight-to-work paths look much more appealing.
11. Brand Switching
Loyalty? Not for us. We go for brands that stand for something, even if it means changing our minds when they don’t measure up.
12. What’s So Funny?
Millennial humour… can we even call it humour? We’re all about quick, sharp memes that say a lot without saying much at all.
13. Success Looks Different
For Millennials, success is a stable job and owning a flat. We see success as making a difference, feeling fulfilled, and yes, maybe travelling the world a bit.
14. Binge-Watching Revolution
Remember when they used to wait a week for a new TV episode? Nope, us neither. We stream our shows on demand and wouldn’t have it any other way.
15. Bosses, Really?
Millennials put up with traditional office politics and hierarchy. We want workplaces where everyone is heard, and authenticity matters more than titles.
16. Dating Digital
They swiped right, we slide into DMs. Dating’s supposed to be fun and fluid, not a chore on an app.
17. Let’s Talk (Mental Health)
Both generations are pretty open about mental health, but we’re proactive about it. Daily self-care isn’t just trendy; it’s essential.
18. The World Through Our Eyes
Optimism is cool, but realism is crucial. We’ve grown up with so much instability, it’s only natural we’re a bit sceptical about what the future holds.
19. Team Over Solo
Millennials love their independence, but community and collaboration are where it’s at for us. There’s real power in sticking together.
20. Change Is Our Only Constant
While Millennials adapt to change, we thrive on it. We expect it, embrace it, and make it work for us.
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