New Delhi: A Twitter user shared an interesting experience interviewing a candidate for an intern position, where he said the Gen Z candidate asked for a stipend of Rs 50,000 and five hours of work to balance work life.
Samira Khan, Director of People Success at Infeedo, recently tweeted about her experience interviewing a Gen Z youth: “I was interviewing a GenZ intern today and he said he was looking for work-life balance, not working more than 5 hours”. (Also Read: ‘Sirf 3,000 May Dubai Se Ayega…’: The Story of Ahmedabad’s Rs 7 Lakh Scam)
The intern also said that he dislikes MNC culture and would prefer to work in a startup. “Don’t like MNC culture so want to work in a start-up. Also, want a 40-50k stipend. God bless job future,” added Khan. (Also Read: Bengaluru room owner sets academic standards: Denies rent to 75% achievers, prefers tenants with 90% in class 12)
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The post sparked a debate on Twitter among social media users about Gen Z’s desire for work-life balance.
“Wow, a GenZ intern already mastering the art of claiming the impossible? Impressive. Good luck finding a start-up that pays you 40-50k for 5 hours of work. Let me know if you find a unicorn while you’re at it,” one user wrote.
“So true! Just met a young cousin who turned down the ‘9-5’ because it interrupted his ‘prime gaming hours’. The future is interesting,” another user said. However, there was also a group of people who agreed with Gen Z’s idea of work.
One user commented, “Interesting take! I love the fact that they are setting their priorities and valuing their time and work life balance which is non-existent for most Indian employees. He will learn a few things with time. No laughing matter here”.
Another user wrote, “Embracing new perspectives! Inspiring to see GenZ prioritizing work-life balance and finding a fulfilling environment. Wishing them the best in finding the perfect fit”.
The post went viral on Twitter with over seven lakh views and over 6,000 likes.
