‘Is that paid…or just expected?’: Gen Z employee’s blunt questions on pay, growth leave workplace speechless

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A LinkedIn post by growth strategy manager Pranav Karmakar describes a Gen Z employee asking direct questions about unpaid overtime and vague growth opportunities. The employee asked whether staying late was paid and whether growth meant raises or just more work. Karmakar argues Gen Z isn't lazy but seeks clarity, having observed older generations burn out without fair returns. The post sparked online discussion about shifting workplace expectations and values.

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