For Gen Z, building a career can feel less like climbing a ladder and more like chasing a moving target—as a cooling job market and rising competition blur once guaranteed paths to success. But McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski offers no sympathy.
Instead, the 57-year-old executive is offering some blunt advice for aspiring young professionals: whether the market is hot or cold, no one is going to give you a handout. Your career is yours to build, and the onus is on you to make it happen.
