The Lonely Generation: Mel Robbins' Plea for Empathy Falls on Deaf Ears The backlash against Gen Z's work ethic has been intense, with high profile critics labeling them "lazy" and "addicted to social media.
" But Mel Robbins, a multi millionaire podcaster, has spoken out in dissent. In a video posted to her TikTok account last year, Robbins implored her followers to consider the stresses faced by Gen Z.
She noted that older generations wouldn't understand the pressures of astronomical student loan debt, skyrocketing housing costs, and an uncertain job market.