Gen Z are bringing their parents to work
Niv Bavarsky
On Tuesdays, the Brew’s Matty Merritt brings you the news you need to make life a little easier during your 9-5, 5-9, or OOO.
It used to be that the closest your parents ever got to your job hunt was your exasperated “I’ll let you know if I hear anything” when they asked how an interview went. But some Gen Zers are now entering the workforce with their parents in tow:
- Of the 1,000 Gen Zers surveyed by resume service Zety, 20% said a parent had joined them on a job interview.
- And it doesn’t stop when they get the job. HR professionals told the Wall Street Journal they’re fielding calls from parents of young employees asking about performance reviews, benefit packages, or even calling in sick on their kids’ behalf.
Maybe don’t? Recruiters warn that this kind of parental involvement can be a huge red flag for potential employers. It’s much more appropriate to have your rich, well-connected parent quietly get you a summer internship.