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Gen Z’s Workplace Crisis: When Mom Calls Your Boss

Gen Z’s Workplace Crisis: When Mom Calls Your Boss

Update: 2025-09-17
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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I dig into a survey that honestly horrified me: 77% of Gen Z job seekers have brought a parent to an interview, and nearly half admit their parents regularly speak to their boss. Let that sink in. I break down what this looks like to managers, why it’s a personal branding nightmare, and how parents are unknowingly sabotaging their kids’ careers by taking away the discomfort that builds problem-solving and resilience. This is a tough-love conversation with tips on how parents can guide without overstepping, and how Gen Z can start advocating for themselves. It’s time for a wake-up call—because no one gets promoted when their mom is making the call.

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Gen Z’s Workplace Crisis: When Mom Calls Your Boss

Gen Z’s Workplace Crisis: When Mom Calls Your Boss

Aliza Licht