From Fortune Magazine:

It’s been rough for Gen Z. The pandemic-stricken generation has had to cope with difficult economic conditions and high housing prices leaving 45% of 18-29 year olds still living with their parents. Influential public figures such as Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg dismiss their struggles, claiming that it’s only due to a lack of work ethic.

These celebrities believe that Gen Z has it easy. Joy Behar dismissed the hardships that young people face finding work and getting housing, claiming there are plenty of jobs available. Whoopi Goldberg, another co-host on The View, has stated that millennials and Gen Z don’t work hard enough.

These criticisms from celebrities are part of a trend. Jodie Foster stated that Gen Z employees annoy her with their bad grammar and frequent tardiness. Alex Mahon, the head of Channel 4, has claimed that Gen Z employees lack essential communication skills for the workplace.

Experts argue that these accusations are baseless. They believe that each generation challenges the one before them and it’s unfair to judge an entire generation based on these stereotypes. Furthermore, research has shown that Gen Zers are truly worse off than past generations, making it difficult for young Americans to afford housing.

The lack of sympathy has had repercussions. Joy Behar, in particular, has faced backlash for her dismissive comments about Gen Z’s struggles getting jobs and housing. Critics on social media claim that she doesn’t understand how difficult it is for young people to afford normal lives in today’s economy.



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