I've watched three generations enter the workforce, and what Gen Z calls "hustle culture" is what my generation simply called showing up - but before you dismiss that as boomer arrogance, there's something underneath it worth understanding - Silicon Canals

"When I was 18, I started as an apprentice electrician. I showed up at 6 AM, I did what I was told, I kept my mouth shut, and I went home sore. Nobody asked if I was fulfilled. Nobody checked on my mental health. The deal was simple: you work hard, you get your license, you build a life."

"The deal I got? My sons didn't get the same one. And the kids coming up now got an even worse version of it. I was able to buy a house on an electrician's salary. Try doing that today in Boston. The math doesn't work."

The video highlights the contrasting work ethics between Baby Boomers and Gen Z, emphasizing the psychological factors influencing these differences. The speaker shares personal experiences from a career in electrical work, illustrating how the traditional work model provided stability and success for Boomers. However, he acknowledges that younger generations face harsher economic conditions, making it difficult for them to achieve similar milestones. The speaker expresses frustration at the labeling of hard work as 'hustle culture,' recognizing the evolving expectations around work and fulfillment.

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