Man perfectly captures how millennials and Gen Z differ in asking boss for leaves. Watch
Both millennials and Gen-Zers reacted to the man's video and shared their thoughts on whether it accurately shows their approaches to their workplaces.
Millennial and Gen-Z employees have distinct perspectives on their work styles and work-life balance. Numerous videos have showcased these differences, and one influencer did so in a hilarious way. The clip has gone viral, resonating deeply with social media users who shared how much they related to it.

“Millennials vs Gen-Z,” Instagram user Pranav Mathur wrote as he shared the video. In the clip, he played the role of a millennial worker, depicting how the employee feels guilty about taking a half-day during a family emergency.
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What does the video show about the Gen-Z employees? Take a look:
What did social media say?
Since being shared, the video has gone viral with thousands of views and likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share.
An individual wrote, “You are too optimistic to think that GenZ would call. They just drop a message or send a voice note.” Another joked, “And the face carries guilt the next day for taking half a day leave.” A third expressed, “Calling also too much, just send a mail.”
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A fourth commented, “I see Lawyer - junior chat has inspired content. At least something good came out of it.” The person referred to a recent incident where a lawyer called out her junior colleague for saying that he would start working late after working overtime. Her post prompted a flurry of comments on X, with most criticising her. A few reacted to the video using laughing out loud emoticons.
Pranav Mathur’s Instagram bio reads, “Mostly heart. Sometimes art.” With thousands of followers, he has shared more than 1,200 posts.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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