This Is Why Millennials & Gen Z Hate Corporates
Summary
TLDRThe video script is a satirical take on corporate culture, highlighting the absurdity of certain workplace practices. It critiques the expectation of going above and beyond without adequate compensation, the pressure to conform to office politics, and the frustration of dealing with office gossip and backstabbing. The speaker humorously suggests that being 'stealthy' and avoiding unnecessary interactions might be the only way to succeed without being exploited in the corporate world.
Takeaways
- 📝 Hard work is emphasized as a way to stand out in a new job, but the speaker sarcastically notes that it may not lead to higher pay.
- 📚 Being a 'note taker' and sharing notes with the team is suggested as a way to show eagerness to learn, but the speaker finds this advice nerdy and unappealing.
- 📈 Sending a 'Friday wrap up' to the manager is proposed as a proactive step, but it's mocked as a corporate ritual that doesn't necessarily result in tangible benefits.
- 🤔 Asking questions to get up to speed is recommended, but the speaker criticizes it as a sign of corporate culture that doesn't value the intrinsic worth of employees.
- 🤝 Cultivating connections and going for coffee with colleagues is advised, but the speaker dislikes the idea of forcing relationships with coworkers.
- 🏢 Understanding and adhering to cultural norms is suggested to build trust, but the speaker finds it stifling and prefers to be authentic rather than conforming.
- 🔍 Seeking regular feedback is presented as a way to improve, but the speaker is skeptical about the sincerity of such feedback and its impact on raises.
- 🚀 Taking on new projects is encouraged to show initiative, but the speaker feels that it's often overlooked and not rewarded.
- 🌞 Radiating positivity and boosting team spirit is promoted, but the speaker finds it insincere and a tool used by corporate environments.
- 🙅♂️ Avoiding negative gossip and focusing on positive interactions is highlighted, but the speaker questions the existence of 'positive gossip' and finds the advice inauthentic.
- 🕰 Punctuality is deemed crucial, and being late is considered disrespectful, but the speaker has experienced leniency and flexibility in past workplaces.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the video script?
-The main theme of the video script is a satirical take on corporate culture and the often unrealistic or ineffective advice given to employees on how to succeed in a job.
What does the script suggest about the effectiveness of hard work in the corporate world?
-The script implies that simply working hard may not necessarily lead to recognition or financial rewards in the corporate world, as it humorously points out that extra work often doesn't translate into higher pay.
How does the script portray the act of taking notes during meetings?
-The script portrays note-taking during meetings as a stereotypical 'nerd' behavior, suggesting that it might not be as valued or effective as it is often made out to be in corporate environments.
What is the 'compliment sandwich' mentioned in the script?
-The 'compliment sandwich' is a tactic mentioned in the script where a manager starts with a positive comment, followed by criticism, and then ends with another positive comment. It's a way to soften the blow of criticism.
Why does the script discourage 'positive gossip'?
-The script discourages 'positive gossip' because it questions the very concept, suggesting that gossip, whether positive or negative, can be unproductive and potentially harmful in a workplace setting.
What is the 'stealthy' approach to work that the script discusses?
-The 'stealthy' approach discussed in the script refers to doing one's job quietly and efficiently without drawing attention, which the script argues can lead to resentment from colleagues or managers who expect extra effort beyond the job requirements.
How does the script view the practice of networking within the company?
-The script views internal networking with skepticism, suggesting that it can be seen as insincere or 'schmoozing' and may not necessarily lead to career advancement.
What does the script say about attending company events?
-The script criticizes the expectation to attend company events, suggesting that it can be a form of coercion where attendance is tied to bonuses or other incentives, rather than genuine team-building.
How does the script feel about the idea of asking questions at work?
-The script suggests that asking questions can be seen as a sign of weakness or incompetence in some corporate cultures, where employees are expected to know everything and not seek clarification.
What is the script's stance on corporate politics and office culture?
-The script is critical of corporate politics and office culture, depicting them as environments rife with backstabbing, favoritism, and a lack of genuine appreciation for employees' efforts.
Outlines
🤓 The Guide to Being a 'Nerd' at Work
This paragraph humorously critiques a 'guide' for succeeding in a new job, which it interprets as promoting nerdy behavior. The guide suggests hard work, note-taking, proactive learning, and seeking feedback, all of which the speaker sarcastically deems as 'nerd' actions. The speaker also mocks the idea of sending Friday wrap-ups to managers and the lack of substantial rewards for extra work, like a mere 1% raise. The critique extends to the suggestion of building relationships with colleagues and understanding cultural norms, which the speaker finds insincere and burdensome.
😡 The Futility of Corporate Advice
The speaker expresses frustration with corporate advice, which they feel is often insincere and counterproductive. They discuss the concept of 'compliment sandwiches,' where criticism is sandwiched between compliments, and criticize the practice of public feedback that can lead to resentment. The paragraph also touches on office politics, the pressure to attend company events, and the expectation to be punctual, all of which contribute to a toxic work environment where genuine appreciation is lacking.
😤 The Reality of Corporate Work Culture
This paragraph delves into the harsh realities of corporate work culture, including the pressure to network internally, the expectation to work overtime without proper compensation, and the constant threat of being monitored or penalized for minor infractions. The speaker also highlights the absurdity of being expected to attend company events as a condition for receiving bonuses and the negative impact of corporate surveillance on personal freedom and morale.
😠 The Struggle with Corporate Expectations
The final paragraph focuses on the struggle of meeting corporate expectations, such as being punctual, avoiding personal phone use, and adapting to constant change. The speaker criticizes the corporate practice of micromanagement and the lack of support for workers, who are expected to take on increased workloads without additional compensation. They also express disdain for the corporate environment's backstabbing culture and the presence of 'rats' who seek to climb the ladder by undermining their colleagues.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hard Worker
💡Proactive
💡Feedback
💡Cultural Norms
💡Office Politics
💡Constructive Criticism
💡Networking
💡Punctuality
💡Adaptability
💡Overcommitment
💡Corporate Culture
Highlights
A guide to succeeding in a new job with emphasis on hard work and standing out.
Becoming a note-taker in meetings to demonstrate proactivity and eagerness to learn.
Sending a Friday wrap-up to managers to showcase accomplishments and seek support.
The critique of extra work not necessarily leading to higher pay.
Being a 'knowledge sponge' by asking questions to quickly get up to speed.
The sarcastic view on cultivating connections through coffee with colleagues.
Understanding and adapting to cultural norms to build trust within the workplace.
Seeking regular feedback to improve and the skepticism about its effectiveness for raises.
The importance of stepping up for new projects to show initiative, met with cynicism.
Radiating positivity and its impact on team spirit, with a critical undertone.
The discussion on the changing nature of job loyalty and the need to seek wage growth through new opportunities.
The strategy of being stealthy at work to avoid negative attention.
Avoiding negative gossip and the confusion around the concept of 'positive gossip'.
The advice against overcommitting and its potential to damage first impressions.
Staying neutral in office politics and focusing solely on one's work.
The importance of punctuality and its impact on respect for others' time.
The tension between asking questions to avoid misunderstandings and the annoyance it can cause in meetings.
Adapting to change for personal and organizational growth, with a critical perspective on its implications.
The corporate practice of micromanagement and its effects on employees.
The expectation of maintaining a positive attitude despite workplace challenges.
The corporate tactic of using time clocks against employees for punctuality or early arrival.
The experience of having a desk moved to a closet as a cost-cutting measure.
The corporate expectation of increased workload without compensation.
The advice against quitting a job right after a big project is completed.
The prevalence of backstabbing and office politics in corporate environments.
The limited-time offer of a smug Alana plushy as a humorous conclusion to the transcript.
Transcripts
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a cool guide h a cool guide to
succeeding in a new
job oh my God here we go this is made by
a nerd
actually actually um how to get a job
it's like this okay I'm
listening stand out with hard work
everyone's watching you make sure they
remember you as the hard worker come on
IGI come on IGI start
working start working right
now be the note taker oh my God this is
actually just a guide to being a nerd
jot down notes and meetings and share
your summer with with the team it shows
you're a proactive and eager to
learn some nerd ass this some nerd ass
[ __ ] Bro right a Friday wrap up each
Friday send a quick update to your
manager boy you've accomplished any help
you might
need Chad you know what's funny about
all
this they will not give you more money
for doing extra
work worst guide I've ever seen it's not
even a guide it's just some corpo Boro
ass that was like told to write this up
be a knowled
sponge ask a lot of questions to get up
to speed don't hesitate to ask the dumb
questions imagine in a meeting there's
always that one guy that's like um can
you like repeat that I need to like
understand what you were saying actually
nerd
nerd going to follow this guy and
they're going to give you that thick 1%
oh if you're lucky you get 3% that's
like not even catching up with inflation
at this r
great yeah cultivate connections go for
coffee with colleagues and build
relationships yeah freak that freak
that I hate colleagues at work most of
the time there's like maybe one person
that's okay and then the rest are just
like people that you have to work
with this was made by clankers I
swear become a cultural carrier what the
hell is that understand how things are
done in the culture Norms it helps build
trust yo Wy please don't strain from the
cultural norms don't be strange don't be
different proactively seek feedback seek
regular informal feedback on how you're
doing and where you can
improve Please Mr manager how do I
improve so I can get a 1% raise you
think that uh you think that you're
going to get a 1% raise if you're acting
asking for feedback oh you're
funny set up for step up for new project
was a new opportunity to take on
something new grab it it's a great way
to show initiative no one
cares no one cares
man Alan you didn't do this paperwork
correctly um you can suck my dick I'm
resigning radiate positivity oh my God
God I hate these people stay upbeat talk
positively and say thanks often boost
your team
spirit this was written by some corpo
schopper man they love sloppy toppy they
love sloppy topping um their
corpos if you finish your work early
help your co-workers who've been looking
at their phone for the last half hour
yeah yeah yeah do everyone else's work
and then they don't pay you for other
people's work
work this re of middle manager this
reeks of like the old ass corporate job
that everyone has had to go through at
least
once my factory only works so if you
negotiate your wage you have to look for
new jobs to threaten your boss yeah but
like it's funny because 60 years ago
being loyal to a job used to be how it
was now you have to get you have to find
new jobs to climb you know your wages
essentially yeah yeah you can't ask them
for a raise they'll just give you 3% and
then tell you to suck it
out there is only one rule to succeed in
your job be stealthy don't stand out no
I disagree because then people start
noticing that you're stealthy and they
start getting upset that you're being
stealthy and doing your job and not
doing extra this happens so often if you
are stealthy and you do your job like
you know to the expectation that
everyone needs and you're not going
above and beyond but you're doing the
job that you need people start getting
mad not even
joking that is a stealth fail no it's
not I'm telling you man it's so
bad it's so bad if you do the middle of
the ground like what you are expected
and
people are you don't interact with them
you do the bare minimum of interacting
with them they will get upset because
you're not doing extra you're not
helping them do their job on top of that
for
free even if you're not a jerk even if
you're a polite person it's just yeah
it's it's really
bad all right what's the don't avoid
negative gossip only share positive
gossip what the hell is positive gossip
did a woman write this follow will
mctigue uh William Bill Bill you uh you
need to you need to get your head on
straight did you hear how massive bills
[ __ ]
is nobody thinks that this guy wrote
this article
bro overc committing work hard but set
realistic expectations overc committing
can damage your first
impression what does this even mean can
somebody
translate I've out of the Coro BPO like
Loop for a
bit yo will do you have still have a gag
reflex not after writing this AR
article the person that made this
definitely works in HR
100%
100% my last work review the only
negative they said is I drink too much
Mountain do that's why I didn't get a
raise I love that so much they couldn't
even find any fault in like
you they have to go like after your like
habits yeah uh you're drinking too much
caffeine Bud
um and that that means that you don't
get your 3% you get
1.5 it means work the corent amount of
over time so they can get away with less
hires while not getting to trouble with
the labor board oh you wait you're right
you're right actually because if you go
over time they have to pay you more and
they don't like that they don't like
that at all you have to do just the
right amount
that's good translation are do you
happen to be a corpa BPA a little corpa
BPA B worker is that why you're so good
at translating
this not anymore yeah that makes
sense office politics stay neutral and
focus on your work instead of getting
involved in office politics oh my God
chat I worked with like mostly women and
it was awful they're always bitching
about it each other no joke oh my God
Stacy did this and
like I can't stand her she's such a
[ __ ] and then when Stacy walks past
it's like oh hi Stacy I love you Hi how
are
you working with women is so difficult
send out a companywide email asking
everyone's opinion on
911
God oh don't do that Chad might get you
fired getting constructive feedback
publicly wait wait wait I hate this [ __ ]
oh my Lord hold on give feedback
constructively and in private public
criticism can create
resentment I hate this so much when they
like point out in front of everybody
that you're doing something wrong and
then you freak back out at them and then
they're
like I just didn't expect this kind of
backlash from you I just thought you
would take this constructive criticism
it's like [ __ ] do your own job no one
asked sorry I'm very impassionate about
coros yeah you should do things in
private yeah stop [ __ ] shaming people
I hate that
[ __ ] hey Bill your con is massive but
can you stop showing up 90 minutes late
yeah exactly they always like sprinkle
it with like a positivity um little
Spiel like oh you know I know it's
wonderful that you're getting like
married in like 3 weeks or something
right and you're like oh wow that's so
cool um but can you like do your job
it's like
bro what the
[ __ ] oh you're going away on vacation um
can you like do this like thing also I
hope you have a wonderful vacation yeah
compliment sandwich yeah yeah yeah
that's a really good word actually a
compliment sandwich I saw that happen to
a girl she was like pregnant and getting
married I worked with a lot of women
forgive
me they she was pregnant and getting
married yes being with a woman makes you
gagy yo thank you so much for the prime
or Aon oror
aen let me re rewind she was pregnant
and she was getting married so she had a
lot on her table so she was like already
kind of like not working as well and one
of the managers came in and was like oh
my God I know that you're like really
tired and you're like pregnant and
you're like working through it right um
and I know you're also getting married
but can you like do this work over here
like you're really behind also I love
your your photos of like I don't know
maternity photos or something whatever
they're called and I was
like
oh you're such a [ __ ] and that girl was
like really
upset yeah always the managers man
always like doing the compliment
sandwich anyway
not networking internally build a
network with an organization to enhance
your
visibility wait
what oh don't not Network internally
yeah they love it when you make friends
like that yeah corpa buers in friends
yeah don't look for other jobs to
threaten us with offers for higher Pages
work hard and will notice you and give
you 3% regardless yeah or you do one
tiny little thing wrong and then they
ding you for it yeah professional dick
writing networking I can't stand it I
don't know maybe I have I have like a
little bit of the social tsms but I
can't stand like being fake in front of
people it just makes me feel like really
like vomit
worthy they love it when you slurp and
GP within company
yes ghosting company events attend
company events and outings become part
of the team chat this is UN ironically
one of the worst things
I hate
this I hate this so much you know those
monthly meetings you have and you have
to travel like 30 minutes away to like
the main building because you live on a
different like um uh you live in a
different area or whatever or your
company or or like the building that you
work at is not the main
building what game are these
achievements from uh the worst ones
come to all company events or we'll hold
your yearly bonus hostage at the
Christmas party and make you come oh my
God they actually do
that no shot really they held your
bonuses or some
[ __ ] no that's evil I've never heard of
that but [ __ ] standard practice at my
old company oh my god
dude that's terrible that's actually as
that's even worse than I
thought I thought it was just more like
an ostracizing thing but like holding a
bonus yeah great I thought Mand fun was
a military thing well this is like
military except it's like a 100 times
worse
somehow mentally I don't know but like
it's just like taxing because it's like
you didn't sign up for this [ __ ]
volen told yeah
essentially being late punctuality is
key being late cuz it's just a lack of
respect for other's time
ooh
ooh ooh I used to do this I would be 15
minutes late and then I would still have
like oh my God I when I worked at um the
photo printing place when I was 16 or 17
there was like a little clocking thing
and I had a really chill like weed
smoking dude that worked with us and he
would clock me in early even if I was
late he would do it for me cuz he
[ __ ] thought it was
funny yeah he's cool dude he would just
like go smoke weed I wouldn't tattle on
him if he went to go like you know smoke
a smoke a cigarette during lunch break
but he would clock me in if I'm 10
minutes late
he would do it for me yeah solid
coworker yeah [ __ ] him not asking dumb
questions not asking questions can lead
to misunderstandings or mistakes it's
better to ask and learn the assum I hate
this it's another like this this meeting
should have been an email because one
[ __ ] dingdong is yapping on about how
he doesn't understand
something I did know coworkers before we
punch each other in yeah if you're
unlucky then nobody's going to do it for
you using your personal phone a lot oh
my God I hate this too if you're looking
at your phone and you're looking for a
different job they start they start
actually getting so
upset yeah yeah they start getting upset
they're like um you're looking at your
phone a lot we don't really like that um
can you
stop Chad don't don't work corpo JN if
you can help it it l it literally kills
your will to
live they install cameras at my old work
to specifically Target people who Dodge
the clock and Voyage yeah yeah I'm lucky
that didn't happen because the little
place that I worked at wasn't like super
like I don't know like Advanced I guess
so I was
lucky personal phone is looking up stuff
for the job even yeah no they tell you
for
everything dodging change be adaptable
and open to new approaches resisting
change can hinder personal and
organizational growth I love this little
caveat hinder personal and
organizational growth I am not like an
entity within your freaking or I'm just
a worker stop saying I'm hindering your
growth you're responsible for your own
organizational growth you little
rat my new job micro manage like crazy
plus it will get on last spe call you
out yeah I hate
that you're vital to the
team
stop whenever your corate requires any
form of clock in the [ __ ] will be used
against you oh absolutely and if you
clock in early they tell you off too by
the way if you clock in half an hour
early and you do it too often they tell
you off translation when we cut cost and
move your desk into a closet take away
the company coffee machine and ice
machine you to smile and say yes
yay I love having my desk moved into a
closet because you guys don't have the
funds because you have to give the um
higher up a a second yacht yeah yay
investors they're more important you're
workers
yay yeah be a good little Cog wheel
slave
yeah when we increase your workload
because we fired all your help to cut
cost you need a than CU yes
please let me spit on
your let me slurping
gling I'm sorry trying to be a good work
and get to work early I start coming
late then yeah and then you get ding for
that as
well yeah that's what they want you to
do they want you to slurping glorping on
the Dick of
corpos
yeah don't you H me they love it when
you Slurp in
them wait and quit as soon as they have
a big project and then they and then
they pull you a they're like
sir sir or
Ma'am why are you quitting your job why
are you doing it and you're like I'm
miserable I'm going somewhere else and
they start fighting
you do I at least get a raise nope they
do not give you a raise for putting more
work on you I thought
and we're cutting your hours that's
right and you can't do anything about it
because you have no
rights I hate coros this made me upset
you spaghetti well you're a little [ __ ]
and you should um go piss
yourself yeah there's so much BS
backstabbing in Cora oh absolutely
there's always one like rat in the
um like there's all always at least one
ratto who Rats on everything you do or
like not even directly on you but like
the entire like floor if that makes
sense like just some absolute
rant
yeah usually the one that wants to be
the next manager yes always always
always
always every job as a rat yeah I know
but like with corpal B Bros it's like
like it's like the worst I don't know
why because they they like it when
there's like a
rat always and then everyone hates
them holy smokes look at that the smug
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