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Gen Z redefines work in a volatile job market
Mint Kolkata
|December 01, 2025
Amid layoffs, Gen Z is pushing back against overwork, choosing clear boundaries, sustainable growth over old notions of indispensability
Rohan Mehta, a 24-year-old graphic designer at a Bengaluru startup, shuts his laptop at 6 pm every day, even when team meetings or crisis calls spill over to a couple of hours later. Despite an uncertain job market, he maintains firm boundaries. "I don't believe staying late makes me indispensable. Overworking only drains creativity and morale. I know my superiors don't appreciate my attitude but this is who I am," he says.
Similarly, Ananya Singh, a digital marketer at a Mumbai-based agency, sets clear expectations about availability. "I tell my manager upfront when I will be offline. Last week, I had a painting class, and I made sure my team knew I wouldn't respond during that time," explains the 23-year-old. "It's not about shirking responsibility, it's about balance. If we respect our personal time, we are more focused during work hours."
This story is from the December 01, 2025 edition of Mint Kolkata.
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