Advocate 'speechless' on Gen Z employee's reason for coming late to office. Viral post sparks discussion

As of the latest count, the post has accumulated over five million views.

A recent viral social media post has ignited conversations about the expectations placed on young employees regarding work hours. Advocate Ayushi Doshi shared a message from her junior colleague on X (formerly Twitter), commenting, “I can't believe my junior sent me this. Today's kids are something else. He stayed late, so now he's going to show up late to the office to ‘make up’ for it. What a move! I am speechless.”

In the message, the employee addressed his senior colleagues with a matter-of-fact tone, stating, “Hii Sir & Ma'am, I will be coming tomorrow at 11.30 am because I am currently leaving the office at 8.30 pm.” The employee’s straightforward explanation that he would be arriving later due to his late departure from the office struck a chord with social media users, who expressed mixed reactions to his stance.

I cant believe my junior sent me this. Todays kids are something else. He stayed late, so now hes going to show up late to the office to "make up" for it. What a move! i am speechless mahn. pic.twitter.com/iNf629DLwq

Adv. Ayushi Doshi (@AyushiiDoshiii) November 12, 2024

The post sparked a range of responses, with many applauding the younger generation's boldness in addressing work-life balance openly.

One commenter noted, “Maybe he's trying to make sure he's as productive as possible without burning out. Younger employees sometimes bring a refreshing perspective on how to maintain efficiency without compromising their well-being!”

Another user echoed similar sentiments, arguing, “Our profession has made this toxic exploitation the norm and widely accepted. However, there is nothing wrong with what your junior is expecting. You pay him for the hours he puts in, not for the draft. If his hours don’t qualify as good enough, then YOU hired the wrong junior.”

Taking a jab at Doshi, one user humorously questioned, “Why the heck did you let him/her work till 8:30 pm, grandma?”

Several others praised the confidence and openness of the employee, suggesting that this generation’s approach to work may challenge longstanding norms.

"Liked his confidence, he must be good at his work," a user wrote.

Meanwhile, after criticism, Doshi clarified that the employee had not met a deadline and was doing overtime to complete a task.

"To everyone commenting, let me clarify the situation. He was given a 3-day deadline to complete a task that usually requires at least one full day of work. His working hours were from 10 AM to 7 PM, but if he wasn't able to finish within that time frame, he had to put in barely 1.5 hours to complete the task. The issue is that he’s losing valuable time by being on his phone instead of staying focused on the work. When there’s a deadline to meet, sometimes a bit of extra time is necessary to get everything done!"

As of the latest count, the post has accumulated over five million views.