Hold Me Back Podcast: Take Your Gen-Z’er to Work Day

Ash has spent so much time in Gen Z’s world, Aidan felt it was time to return the favor. Over the summer, Aidan infiltrated several work environments during his internships and exploratory visits – and he had some things to say! All in this week’s episode of Hold Me Back. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

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Take Your Gen-Z’er to Work Day

Ash has spent so much time in Gen Z’s world, Aidan felt it was time to return the favor. Over the summer, Aidan infiltrated several work environments during his internships and exploratory visits – and he had some things to say! In fact, he made a Top 10 list of observations to share. From work culture to snacks to meetings to commutes to clean bathrooms, Aidan tells all. This episode covers everything from 1-on-1s to office location. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What are Aidan’s Top 10 observations on the work world?
• Why don’t companies put more responsibility on the employees?
• What do employees value the most?
• Why is hierarchy bad?
• What’s up with all the meetings?
• How is office food?
• Should you be required to come into the office?
• What are The Great Resignation and The Great Regret?

Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote at the bottom of this post.

Enjoy the show! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• Take Your Gen-Z’er to Work Day
• [0:00] This podcast has been named a Common Sense Selection by Common Sense Media, recognized for its outstanding content for kids and families.
• [0:11] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Motto. Get started with Motto at Aspen Dental or MottoAligners.com
• [0:41] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Shutterfly. Go to Shutterfly.com and use the promo code: holdmeback for 40% off your order
• [2:01] Welcome to Hold Me Back
• [2:12] Meet Aidan (Gen Z) & Ash (Gen X)
• [3:58] What are Aidan’s Top 10 observations on the work world?
• [4:50] Millennials, 2008 Recession, COVID-19
• [7:56] What do employees value the most?
• [10:04] Why don’t companies put more responsibility on the employees?
• [12:12] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Shutterfly. Go to Shutterfly.com and use the promo code: holdmeback for 40% off your order
• [15:33] Google, Tech (Technology), Yahoo!, Tripadvisor
• [16:26] Podcast
• [17:14] What’s up with all the meetings?
• [23:16] Star Wars
• [25:42] Why is hierarchy bad?
• [28:01] “Hello” by Lionel Richie
• [34:52] Zoom
• [37:42] CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
• Outro
• [41:57] Sam Lessin
• [43:11] The Great Resignation, The Great Regret
• [43:38] Thank you for listening! Follow Hold Me Back on HoldMeBack.com and on Instagram & Facebook
• [43:44] Leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts
• [43:50] Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote below