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Khaleej Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Why Gen-Z is rejecting performative work culture in the age of AI
I have worked hard to offer as apolitical and well-rounded a viewpoint I can, but it's harder and harder as time goes on to remain so aloof. This is because I have changed and, readjusting my views on journalism and my role in this industry, have a desire to centre problem solvers on the ground rather than the bloody leading story of a given topic. How I'll be doing this here is focusing on what you and I can do in our day-to-day lives wherever we are and whomever we're with. With that in mind, this week I wanted to look at the workplace for the under-40 crowd, primarily those professionals like me with a degree and desire to work in an environment that no longer exists. AI is eating up entry-level jobs, or they are simply going to someone who will do the job cheaper or under more stress, while for many of us the urge to perform or put on a face has lost all meaning. One clash is the junction between work responsibility and the importance of feedback. At one of my jobs, it's not often my direct supervisor and I communicate; trust goes both ways, I'm punctual and they treat me well. When we do check in, it is prompt and I receive feedback unbidden, because relatively early in my work when a line was drawn between management and the workers over a cascading series of mistakes, of which my failure was only the result of a manager's failure, my supervisor— who also hired me — offered a shoulder to cry on and an explanation when management had already forgotten. In recognising my fear and anxiety, a wall between us fell; often-times, older managers and supervisors see those of us younger than them, even millennials now older than 40, as children. They speak to us like children, they expect us to shut up and be seen and not heard like children, and they expect us to deliver unto them respect they didn't earn as if they are our parents and elders. I've encountered this beyond age and when they are much closer, and though I haven't heard my peers and friends with bosses younger than them describe similar problems, but with a similar ease not unlike my situation. Why I mentioned outlook is here; we as people need to ascend the work ladder together, but dispel the notion we have to or are even capable of coordinating. Under 45, or simply a millennial or younger, the problems that Gen-Z experiences are not exclusive to us. Many of the expectations put upon Gen-Z surrounding culture, technology and communication stem from those Millennial, Gen-Y and Gen-X already survived. A perfect example would be communication surrounding workload; I don't know a 'young' person who isn't as honest as they can be about how busy they are and their ability to take on more. I have found that it is older folks or people with responsibilities that will take additional work on out of a belief that they must, while Gen-Z have no interest in putting up a facade of hard work. This plays into the shifting goalposts of performance, and that my stagnating salary cannot do for me what it did for my dad in the same industry twenty, ten or even five years ago. In abandoning the performative, what results is calm assurance and mental stability. We must and should allow a part of ourselves to be stressed, to feel anxiety around work, but we all need to acknowledge the times we live in and that around the world, everyone knows that the performance is nonsense.
Reuters
11-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
ECB to cut red tape for banks but don't expect a 'Big Bang', Buch says
FRANKFURT, June 11 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will cut red tape for banks in areas such as buybacks and new appointments, but lenders should not expect wholesale deregulation, the ECB's top supervisor Claudia Buch said on Wednesday. "There will be no 'Big Bang'," Buch said in a speech before listing possible changes in the way the ECB approves banks' purchases of own shares and bonds, securitisations, as well new board members and investors.
Independent Singapore
08-06-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
‘Just seeing her gives me cold sweat' — Accountant wants to quit her job after just one year because her supervisor blames her for everything that goes wrong
SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old accountant is thinking about leaving her job after just one year due to ongoing issues with her supervisor. Posting on r/askSingapore, she shared that although the job itself isn't terrible and comes with generous benefits like 20 days of annual leave, the daily interactions with her only direct supervisor have taken a toll on her mental well-being. 'My only and direct supervisor has been really hard to work with,' she wrote. 'An example being how she loves to accuse that it MUST be me messing up the printer settings when I don't receive it in my mail.' In another incident, the accountant said she was blamed for misplacing a client's cheque book, only for it to be found later on her supervisor's cluttered desk. The accountant added that, despite desperately wanting to quit, she's afraid that leaving her job so soon might affect her reputation when applying for new roles. She wrote, 'I'm worried that it will look bad in my CV that I'm changing jobs even though I stayed for a year. A friend told me that for my age group, it is very common to be job-hopping, and I shouldn't worry too much. But I would still like to get insights from HR/job recruiters if it will affect the rate of my being hired?' She ended the post by seeking advice from HR professionals and recruiters, asking if staying only a year in her current role would reduce her chances of getting hired elsewhere. 'I appreciate any feedback. I would love to take the step forward because just seeing my supervisor causes me enormous stress that I'd get cold sweat by her calling my name.' 'Better things are out there; no harm in just giving it a try!' In the comments, many assured the accountant that leaving her job after a year is not unusual, especially given the circumstances. Several users, including those who work in human resources or recruitment, explained that staying in a role for at least a year is generally seen as acceptable. One recruiter commented, 'One year is fine; your reason for leaving to be shared with your next prospective employer could simply be looking for better opportunities.' Another shared, 'HR here. If it's the start of your career or if this is the only instance, it's perfectly fine. My suggestion, however, is to start looking. And if the company you are interviewing at asks why you're leaving, say there are no active push factors, but the pull factor that attracted me to your company is (insert some random stuff).' Others shared their own experiences of quitting jobs within a year and still managing to secure better opportunities afterwards. One said, 'My peers and I have changed jobs even with less than one year tenure. Also, there are places with more than 20 days of AL. Better things are out there; no harm in just giving it a try!' In other news, a nursing student took to Reddit to express her frustration over the negative perceptions people have of her chosen career. In her post titled 'Why are nurses so poorly regarded in society despite how hard they work?', the student shared that whenever she tells someone she is studying nursing in a polytechnic, she often receives a 'judgy look.' Some even go so far as to ask whether nursing was her 'first choice.' Read more: 'Why is nursing looked down on?' Student in Singapore pushes back against tired stereotypes Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
The Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I had great sex with my partner at a theme park & now I'm pregnant & he ghosted me
DEAR DEIDRE: SEX at a theme park gave me the ride of my life – but now I am pregnant and the father has vanished. I'm 19 and I work at the site, serving drinks and snacks from a tiny kiosk. A new supervisor joined our team recently and I immediately clocked that he was gorgeous. He had to visit my kiosk every day, so I made sure I always looked good, and I went out of my way to be friendly. It worked — soon we were flirting and texting through our shifts. One day he asked me to stay late. I thought it was overtime, but instead he took me on a magical walk through the deserted park. It ended with us climbing into one of the boats on a water ride and undressing each other. It was the best sex I'd ever had. He was so confident, and I couldn't get enough of him. We started having sex two or three times a week at work. We'd find exciting new places to do it, like inside the ghost train, or in the rollercoaster control booth. I thought we'd developed genuine feelings for each other. I certainly had for him. Then, one morning I was cooking hot dogs at work, and couldn't stand the smell. I felt queasy and exhausted. I counted the dates in my head and realised my period was late. A pregnancy test confirmed the news. I arranged to see my supervisor to tell him, but he didn't show up. Dear Deidre After Dark- Understanding open relationships My manager later announced that he'd unexpectedly quit. That was three weeks ago. I've sent countless messages, but he hasn't replied. When I call him, it rings with no answer. I suspect I have been blocked. I've been feeling frantic with worry, and I still haven't told my parents. I'm so worried. I don't have a clue what to do. DEIDRE SAYS: You will be feeling anxious and vulnerable, added to which this man who you'd developed feelings for has disappeared. I'm sorry but he's showing you he can't be relied on, so now is the time to work out what you want to do next. Please don't go into denial. It's vital that you start to consider the implications of becoming responsible for a child on your own. My Unplanned Pregnancy support pack provides all the information and advice you'll need to make a decision about what to do next. Also, find someone to confide in – like your parents, or an older sibling. They will be able to support you. Having a baby would change the course of the rest of your life, and you'll need support and resources. My counsellors will stay in touch. AM I WRONG TO GIVE UP ON DATING? DEAR DEIDRE: ALTHOUGH I keep being told I would make a wonderful husband, I couldn't be less interested in love. Almost all of my relationships have been unhappy, some even emotionally abusive. So, to my mum's despair, I have turned my back on dating. I am a 28-year-old man with a busy job as a builder. My father was violent, so I made a conscious decision at a young age to channel my energy into sport. I run every day and compete in triathlons. Unlike the rest of the world, I'm just not interested in relationship 'norms'. I find them all very boring. Holidays, boring. Cuddles in bed, boring. Setting up home together, boring. I haven't always felt like this. My last girlfriend was a single mum to two daughters, aged four and seven, and I could see myself raising them as my own. I loved them all very much and I would have given them the world. After about a year together, my girlfriend asked me for money to replace their broken fridge. I happily gave her £500, but her fridge never got replaced. Later, I found out she had blown the lot on drugs. That broke my heart. I'm not interested in dating any more. I am godfather to my best friend's son, and I'm happy spending my spare time on work and fitness. The only women in my life these days are my mum, my sister and a few platonic female friends. Everyone keeps telling me I'll regret staying single. Do you think I will? DEIDRE SAYS: It is very possible to live a happy, fulfilling life without romance. But I'm not sure you truly want to stay single for ever. Underneath all your words, I suspect you feel very hurt. You might also be carrying a lot of anger about the way you have been treated, especially by your violent father, and your deceitful ex-girlfriend. It would be completely understandable for you to lose faith in dating after a string of abusive partners. But there is always hope that the next person you meet will be different. My support pack How Counselling Can Help explains how you can explore all of this with a counsellor. They can help uncover repressed emotions, and give you tools for spotting new partners' red flags much sooner. My Finding The Right Partner For You support pack will also help. Last on his list of priorities DEAR DEIDRE: MY partner and I have just had a huge row because he never wants to make plans with me. I'm scared it's over. He is 40, I'm 32 and we have been dating for three years. Lately I feel like I'm last on his list of priorities. Everything came to a head yesterday when I was trying to plan a holiday for the two of us. His text replies were dry and it didn't sound like he wanted to go. I lost my temper and sent him a paragraph describing how I felt like I am last on his list of priorities. He hasn't replied. DEIDRE SAYS: It seems like there's a lack of trust – and possibly quite a lot of anger – on both sides. If you genuinely felt loved, I doubt you would have sent an angry text. But if he truly wanted to fix things, I also doubt he would have ignored it. It's still possible for you both to identify what is going wrong and stay together, if that is what you want. My support pack Looking After Your Relationship will help – meet and read it together. Chucked ex over sex DEAR DEIDRE: I DUMPED my boyfriend because we never had sex – but I didn't tell him that was the reason. I am 62 and he's 65. We had lots in common, genuinely enjoyed our time together and even told each other that we loved one another. But the lack of physical intimacy has proved a deal- breaker for me. We had sex a few times at the start. He struggled to maintain an erection, and didn't seem motivated to discuss it with his doctor. Despite my age, I still have a healthy sex drive. Aside from a few minor niggles, I feel as good as I did in my thirties, and I have the same needs. Sadly, my boyfriend had neglected several health issues and his libido had suffered. As well as erection problems, he was overweight, pre-diabetic and had sleep apnoea. The final straw for me was a holiday to Paris. We didn't have sex at all. In the French capital! The most romantic city on Earth, and we never even got naked. When we got home, I ended the relationship but didn't say why. That was six months ago. I have really missed his company, so last week I messaged him and asked to meet. He agreed. My plan is to be very blunt with him, tell him the reasons we split up, and see if he is motivated to change. Do you think there is any hope for us? DEIDRE SAYS: There might be hope. It is sad that you split up, because in all other aspects you sound compatible. But if the sexual problems are not sorted out, I can see you becoming resentful again. Unless your ex is happy to see his doctor, there's not much you can do. Nagging won't improve his health. I know you say you will be blunt and honest, but it is important that you treat him with kindness and respect. It's always best to be open and honest, especially if you do it with care and consideration. I am sending you my support pack Great Sex At Any Age. Grief dreams DEAR DEIDRE: YEARS after they died, I have started having dreams about my parents. Why is this happening? I'm in my fifties and my father died unexpectedly when I was 25. We weren't particularly close, so although I was sad he passed, he didn't leave a big hole in my life. He had always been a bit overbearing and had very strong views on how I should live my life. Mum died five years later. Recently I've had several dreams about them. In them, they both seem to be trying to tell me something but I can never make out what they're saying. DEIDRE SAYS: Dreams can mean you have unresolved feelings about a situation. Perhaps you see your parents struggling to talk to you because you didn't feel you connected when they were alive. If you are around the age your Dad was when he died, you might be thinking of your own mortality. Dreams are thought to be the subconscious mind expressing itself. By talking to family or friends you may be able to work through these feelings.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Michigan inmates left in transport van for 2 hours break out to call for help, sheriff's office says
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says it is enforcing new policies after seven inmates were left in a transport for two hours earlier this month. Authorities say on May 12, the inmates escaped the van that was inside a garage and used an intercom button to call for help. The inmates went through medical evaluation before they were moved to their units, the sheriff's office says. An internal investigation determined a lack of supervisory oversight, inadequate communication, and unintentional negligence, according to a news release. As a result, one supervisor was demoted to deputy after he was found in violation and will undergo training in his new role. Additionally, two deputies received counseling, and another deputy is no longer employed with the department. "While the sheriff's office took immediate action and implemented several procedures to ensure this type of incident doesn't occur again, the agency is also reviewing its current jail policies, specifically those involving the transportation of residents outside the jail facility," the sheriff's office said in the news release. "KCSO is committed to improving in any areas necessary to not only prevent this type of incident but also to improve the safety of our facility for residents and visitors."
