Millennial Boss Shares Struggle Of Dealing With Boomer, Genz At The Same Time: 'End Up Disappointing Both'

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Mayank Sharma, founder of a Gurgaon-based HR firm, narrated the ordeal of being a millennial boss. He highlighted the challenges associated with managing a team-stuck between the expectations of senior management and the evolving demands of younger employees.

In a viral social media post on LinkedIn, Mayank Sharma elaborated on the dilemma of a millennial boss. He outlined the contrasts between an old-school leadership that insists on long hours, daily office attendance, and a formal dress code.

He posted,“Being a millennial boss is really hard. You have a boomer or an older millennial boss who wants you to torture your team, make people work late hours, ask people to come to the office daily, and wear sophisticated clothes.”

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Mayank Sharma said the younger workforce prioritises flexibility, work-life balance , and a casual dress code.

While trying to balance traditional work demands with younger employees' needs for flexibility, he said a millennial boss often ends up disappointing both.

“Funny thing is, in the process of keeping a good balance, you often end up disappointing both parties,” the post states.

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Internet users strongly reacted to Mayank Sharma's LinkedIn post discussing the difficulties of being a millennial boss. His observations resonated with many, leading to widespread discussion about the evolving workplace dynamics.

A user wrote,“I've reported to Boomer and Millenial bosses who have allowed me to work from mountains for weeks, while trusting in me to run my team the way I would want. Have also had reportees who have voluntarily asked to come to office on an almost daily basis [sic].”

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