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Gen-Z Shies Away From Middle Management Roles, Citing Stress and Burnout

Gen-Z Shies Away From Middle Management Roles, Citing Stress and Burnout

Many young professionals, known as Gen-Z, don't want to become bosses who manage others.

They feel that being a middle manager is too stressful and doesn't pay enough for the hard work.

Some also think these jobs don't let them make enough decisions or help them grow their own skills.

Instead, they prefer to focus on their own work and getting better at specific tasks.

This is happening as some big companies are also getting rid of middle manager jobs.

While most young people don't want these roles, many employers still think middle managers are very important.

Experts suggest companies need to make these jobs more appealing by giving managers more freedom and helping them develop their skills.

Companies might also need to create different kinds of work environments where everyone feels empowered.

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