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We’re no strangers to coming across the seemingly countless number of threads and articles that exist out across the vast expanse of the internet that are specifically geared toward bashing various facets of what Gen Z is supposedly doing wrong. Yes, it seems to be a generation that gets a particularly harsh rap. 

However, there are plenty of redeeming qualities present within Gen Z, and these folks from Reddit did a great job at pointing some of those out. Maybe you’ll agree, maybe you’ll disagree. They’re at least cause for some discussion. 

A Higher Cost Of Living Demands A Better Pay.

Reddit screenshot about people in Gen Z that will leave jobs for better pay.
Reddit

Life ain’t near as cheap as it used to be. Such is the reality. Grocery store outings have become their own kind of cerebrally challenging obstacle courses that demand clearheaded strategy in the face of steadily mounting price points for near any product that you can think of. 

So, naturally, folks are going to be more keen on taking a new job that pays them what they’re worth

Boundaries Are Crucial.

Reddit screenshot on the necessity of boundaries in work/life balance.
Reddit

It can take a whole lot of conscious effort and reconditioning for certain folks to gain the necessary amount of comfortability to impose life-altering boundaries on things like the work/life balance. Once you do though, you’ll never look back. 

This Echoes A Bit Of What Was Said In The Previous Slide.

Reddit screenshot on the value of not putting up with family abuse.
Reddit

Life is far, far too short to put up with toxic nonsense from anyone. 

Inclusivity Is Where It’s At.

Reddit screenshot on how Gen Z is way more inclusive.
Reddit

Isolation can literally drain your vital energy and just leave you feeling emotionally vacant. So when you have the chances to extend the olive branch toward someone in your life that seems a bit removed from social circles, you might be very surprised to know how much that means to them. 

The 90s Were A Trying Time.

Reddit screenshot about how Gen Z sometimes treats people with disabilities with more respect.
Reddit

On a positive note it does seem like the widespread call for increased awareness around the negative impact of bullying in schools continues to gain momentum. 

Experiences Are Priceless In Their Own Right.

Reddit screenshot about how Gen Z is good at spending money on experiences.
Reddit

This is definitely becoming more and more true. Especially with inflation making the pricing of various materialistic possessions downright unreasonable. 

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Stoicism Does Seem To Be On The Rise.

Reddit screenshot about how Gen Z is embracing lifting and stoicism.
Reddit

While there are some ridiculous and cringeworthy elements that still exist in gym culture, there is also a whole lot of good that can come from embracing a routine rooted in taking care of the body and the mind. 

Meet the Writer

Matt has spent the last 8 or so odd years as both a writer and editor in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally rabid, pigeons. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a book and/or some friends, or just easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.