<p>A 22-year-old Gen Z employee’s viral post highlights entry-level work stress, burnout, and disengagement, showing the corporate world must rethink culture to address young professionals’ mental health.</p><img><p>"This can’t be my life." A 22-year-old’s Reddit post echoes the feelings of many young people. For those in entry-level jobs, daily work has become a monotonous cycle.</p><img><p>The 9-to-5 grind is all about targets and meetings. Even after hitting goals, it’s back to square one the next day. It feels like running in place with no real progress.</p><img><p>This frustration is widespread. A recent Gallup poll shows only 21% of employees are engaged at work. The rest feel disconnected, with high stress levels among those under 35.</p><img><p>The old "work hard now for an easy life later" mantra doesn’t fit. A Deloitte survey shows 40% of Gen Z and Millennials are always stressed due to long hours and no recognition.</p><img><p>Even a promotion isn’t that appealing anymore. Young people see middle managers swamped with work and stress. They hesitate to climb the ladder for more responsibility without reward.</p><img><p>The WHO defines ‘burnout’ as unmanaged chronic stress. This 22-year-old’s post is a warning bell, not a failure. Companies must change their culture to address early-career burnout.</p>
