I work with a lot of Gen-Zs as a mentor so I want to add this: there is about 25% of them that act this way.

They have absorbed the messaging from us as Millenials and Gen X about work-life balance and requiring you are paid equal to the value of your work and ran with it in a delusional sort of way.

Most Gen Zs are not this bad but consistently about 1 in 4 has been.

They want above average salary, to work remotely everyday, and to have their input viewed on equal footing with experienced people on the team.

If a Gen Z is reading this - here's the key to success: focus on learning.

You are at the beginning of your career journeys and you don't know what you don't know. You think you are well-equipped and have "all it takes" but you don't.

You have potential. You are brilliant. But potential and brilliance don't mean a d*** thing UNTIL you put it into consistent practice on some actions and goals and projects.

You will get paid less at your entry level job than the person who's worked for 10+ years. You don't know the full value of the more experienced person because you are just now entering your careers.

This is also true for entrepreneurs. You don't know what you don't know.

"Be humble" is not just a Kendrick Lamar song - it's sage advice.

Being humble is not doubting yourself. It means you accept that you have a lot to learn and that you have to prove your worth IN ACTION and consistently. You will be able to ask and receive more pay once you've made yourself important for that industry.