I had a distant uncle, started as a basic cashier/floor employee for a clothing store, a chain store in Canada. He’d show up 20-30 minutes before work, even before his boss was there. And he’d stay about 15 minutes after people left. His boss was impressed by his timeliness and work ethic. Soon became store manager. Then later he became a manager of several stores. Then a district manager. Finally, an entire area manager, which came with a corporate car since he had to drive to different sites, a gas card, and a six figure salary to go with it.
The guy who showed up at 8am because anything before 8am is his time? Probably still punching a time card.
I like how it’s called “hussle culture.” Here’s the problem. Turns out, you aren’t the only human being. There’s billions more. And a portion of them can do the same job you can. So who do you think is going to be selected?
The only reason Gen Z is pulling off what are these days is because of the job market. Just watch a real economic downturn, one where the govt doesn’t mail checks to 335 million Americans.
This “generational difference” is not compatible for airline pilots. Report time is 8am? You should be there at or before 8am. Your flight was supposed to land at 530pm and you were off clock at 545pm, but now your flight is delayed and you don’t land until 7pm? I, frankly, don’t want to hear the BS of how the company “stole” from your time. If you feel so strongly about, slow to 180 kts at 530pm and jump out of the airplane. Consider yourself off the clock.
