New Delhi: A Twitter user shared an interesting experience interviewing a candidate for an intern position, in which she said the Gen Z candidate asked for a stipend of Rs 50,000 and five hours of work to maintain work-life balance.
Samira Khan, Director of People Success at Infido recently tweeted her experience interviewing a Gen Z youth saying: “I was interviewing a Gen Z intern today and he says he is looking for work-life balance with more than 5 hours of work”. ,Also Read: ‘Sirf 3,000 Me Dubai Se Aayega…’: Tale Of Ahmedabad Man’s Rs 7 Lakh Scam Saga,
The intern also said that he does not like the MNC culture and would prefer to work in a startup. Khan said, “I don’t like MNC culture, so want to work in a start-up. Also want stipend of 40-50 thousand. God bless Kam’s future.” ,ALSO READ: Bengaluru room owner sets academic standards: Denies rent to 75% achievers, prefers tenant with 90% in Class 12,
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The post has sparked a debate on Twitter among social media users about Gen Z’s desire for a work-life balance.
One user wrote, “Wow, a GenZ intern is already mastering the art of asking for the impossible? Impressive. Good luck finding a start-up that pays you 40-50k for 5 hours of work. Let me know if you spot any unicorns at work.”
Another user said, “Absolutely true! Just met a young cousin who rejected ‘9-5’ because it interrupted his ‘prime gaming hours’. The future is exciting.” However, there was also a group of people who agreed with Gen Z’s work concept.
One user commented, “Interesting! I like the fact that he is setting his own priorities and values his time and work-life balance which is non-existent for most Indian employees. He will learn a few things with time. Nothing to laugh about here.”
Another user wrote, “Taking a fresh approach! It’s inspiring to see GenZ prioritizing work-life balance and finding a fulfilling environment. Best wishes to him in finding the right fit.”
The post has gone viral on Twitter with over seven lakh views and over 6,000 likes.