Generational burnout isn't new, but the reasons behind it may be shifting. Suzy Welch, business author and professor at New York University, believes the problem facing today's young workers isn't just about long hours — it's about lost hope.
Speaking on the "Masters of Scale" podcast, Welch reflected on the growing sense of exhaustion among Gen Z and millennials. While previous generations also worked long days, she explained, they carried an expectation that hard work would pay off in the form of career advancement, stability, and financial security.
