The Brett Cooper Show Can Gen Z Handle Adulthood? | Episode 71
Oct 2, 2025
An eye-opening survey reveals 77% of Gen Z has brought a parent to job interviews, highlighting a troubling generational crisis. Discussions delve into the impact of social media on personality, with rising anxiety and decreased professionalism among young adults. Brett tackles the burden of college debt and the pitfalls of predatory loans, advocating for alternatives like trade schools. He underscores the need for personal responsibility in overcoming systemic failures, encouraging Gen Z to build skills and find purpose in adulthood.
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Parents Attending Interviews And Intervening
- A survey found 77% of Gen Zers brought a parent to a job interview, though that includes driving them.
- Brett emphasizes the worse finding: 53% had parents speak to hiring managers and 45% report parents regularly talking to current managers.
Generation Seen As Harder To Manage
- Gen Z managers and peers report struggles with professionalism, motivation, and communication.
- Brett notes this contributes to employers preferring older cohorts like millennials.
Personal Contrast With Past Workplace Norms
- Brett recalls never having his mother contact managers during his own early jobs at organizations like Daily Wire.
- He uses this contrast to highlight how unusual current parental involvement is.