Gen Z employee’s excuse for being late the next day

The post has been viewed more than 1.4 million times so far. (representative)

Have you ever felt like you deserve a morning off after spending a late night at the office? To a young employee, it seemed like a reasonable decision and he decided to act on it, even though his boss wasn’t exactly happy about it.

Ayushi Doshi, a lawyer, shared a screenshot of their conversation on X (formerly Twitter) and said, “I can’t believe my junior sent me this. Today’s children are slightly different. He stayed late, so now he’s late to the office to “make up for it.” What a move! I am speechless.”

The employee’s message read: “Hello Sir and Madam, I will be arriving tomorrow at 11:30am as I am currently leaving the office at 8:30pm.”

I can’t believe my youngest sent me this. Today’s children are slightly different. He stayed late, so now he’s late to the office to “make up for it.” What an action!???????? I’m speechless mahn. pic.twitter.com/iNf629DLwq

— Gev. Ayushi Doshi (@AyushiiDoshiii) November 12, 2024

People on the social media platform have supported the ‘Gen Z’ worker and applauded his confidence.

One user said: ‘Maybe he’s trying to make sure he’s as productive as possible without burning out. Younger employees sometimes bring a refreshing perspective on how to maintain efficiency without compromising their well-being!”

Maybe he’s trying to make sure he’s as productive as possible without burning out. Younger employees sometimes bring a refreshing perspective on how to maintain efficiency without compromising their well-being!

— Robin Aswal (@IamRobinAswal) November 12, 2024

Another took a strong stand against traditional office norms, adding: “Our profession has made this toxic exploitation the norm and widely accepted. However, there is nothing wrong with what your junior expects. You pay him for the hours he puts in, not for the change. If his hours aren’t good enough, then YOU hired the wrong junior.”

Our profession has made this toxic exploitation the norm and widely accepted. However, there is nothing wrong with what your junior expects. You pay him for the hours he puts in, not for the change. If his hours aren’t good enough, you hired the wrong junior.

— Nishant Gambhir (@madnish30) November 12, 2024

“Why on earth did you make him/her work until 8:30 PM, Grandma?” one person asked.

Why on earth did you make him/her work until 8:30 PM, Grandma?

— Sanju (@Sanju20101985) November 12, 2024

Some praised the employee’s confidence.

He liked his confidence, he must be good at his job.

— Messianic (@aham_yogini) November 12, 2024

The post has been viewed more than 1.4 million times so far.