Why is the previously retired guy at the job, and do you think he has plans to continue the advancement that you say there is plenty of room for? Also you start your comment about stupidity and critical thinking and then go right into something completely different, motivation. Give us a time frame of how long a typical gen z employee lasts and how long senor senior has been there. How long does it take to get considered for advancement or a pay raise? Also the type of job is important as well since a lot of Gen Z are either starting college at this point (so not looking to make a career out of a job right now) or are disenfranchised about life because there is seemingly no way to support themselves no matter how hard they work considering the price of things (and especially housing) has gone through the roof. If he came out of retirement just to fill his time rather than as a means to an end it’s much more likely he is going to enjoy his job. He probably owns a house or has half the cost of rent in a mortgage.