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Ariel :
I'm a millennial, I have ALWAYS asked a million questions. Now I worry about asking because EVERY question is treated like a failure of job duties "They all just can't do anything, they need too much guidance!" and "they don't ask enough questions!" often comes out of the same mouth. There is no winning
2026-06-27 22:41:45
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Kade Ansel :
And are they running into a point of confusion, or was there inadequate training? My old manager used to do this to me a lot- she’d assign me a task, give me the procedures, and tell me to figure it out. I would follow the procedures as written, and then days later get ripped a new one because I was skipping an essential but unwritten step, or following an outdated part of the procedure. She would always end these discussions with “next time you’re confused, ask questions instead of making us clean up behind you” BUT I WASNT CONFUSED. I DIDNT HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I WAS PROVIDED INACCURATE INFORMATION
2026-06-28 00:55:41
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hellapainyo :
I’ve stopped asking questions because all I get are non answers and I have to keep probing to get the answer I need.
2026-06-28 14:16:22
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Meghan Tatro :
I hate the "you should know this by now" or "im not going to teach you something you should already know."
2026-06-27 23:59:24
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Dirty Celebrity | Eco Designer :
No..most companies do not train you..they throw in the deep end of the pool and expect you to know how to swim😭😭
2026-06-28 00:48:25
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Zarvis :
jokes on them, I'm gen z and audhd. I ask like a million questions so I can understand 😭
2026-06-28 00:36:16
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Isela “Alesi” :
I asked three questions in a row (I’m 28) and they STOPPED ANSWERING MY QUESTIONS.
2026-06-28 04:48:30
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kitkat :
The tone matters so much too. I had a teacher who everytime she explained or clarified smt would do so in a childish tone (and the way she worded it was rude but still) and it frustrated the hell out of me
2026-06-28 00:32:54
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✿ Sol⁷ ✿ :
I work in medical admin. each careline has different rules. we are told we HAVE to use provider codes for pretty much everything besides a select few. ok cool. provider not credentialed w us only clinic, deny. "oh no that type you can, if you don't know ask" HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT TO ASK AND WHEN. "could we get a list of little unique one offs?" "unfortunately each careline has on offs, it would be nice though" THEN DO IT??? WHAT?? Anyway they expect us to know w/o guidance or improper guidance then get mad when we fail
2026-06-28 03:01:10
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yodeling.manatees :
This. I had a boss that genuinely made me feel like.. beyond an idiot. and I really really thought before I asked him .. lasted a month BYE BYEEE
2026-06-28 15:31:58
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TheDinoDude :
Companies have stopped real training. They just say shadow this person (who was probably hired 6 months ago) and learn from them. That isn’t actually training
2026-06-28 19:30:35
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Lex Rose :
As a gen Z hire, I feel completely comfortable asking questions because I’m met with “great question, you didn’t know that, so happy to talk through it”
2026-06-29 12:19:23
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K.R. Penndragon :
I regularly ask questions or for help. I am regularly ignored. we were told our new headsets record us, and that we need to watch how we word communications. my question is if we are really being listened to by corporate as often as they say we are, why cant they address the lack of communication and help when we do attempt to ask for help or guidance. if a question is asked we are often made to feel as id we are in trouble, and this is not just gen z. my older coworker brought up she is feeling unseen, disrespected, condescended etc when she asks for help or a clarifying question.
2026-06-29 16:09:31
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Misa :
My asking questions was conflate with "questioning authority." Like, I just want to know who all should be included in the email, because I am not part of the project and am just trying to schedule the meeting. I want to know what company policy and procedure is, because its different for every company even for very similar things. I don't want to be told it's " common sense" and then be punished because I guessed wrong 🙃
2026-06-28 18:05:17
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NotMyCircusNotMyMonkeys :
It’s not just Gen Z. I’m Gen X and started a job two months ago and I just told my husband I feel completely and utterly stupid at this job. I ask a question and it’s met with a deep sigh and eye roll. I’m not asking the same question over and over.
2026-06-28 14:20:39
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Ewok 🖖🏻 :
If you ask questions now they start micromanaging and taking away work
2026-06-28 15:25:20
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Bella Panciocco :
Lmao I was always asking questions with my old manager and now my current one would just give me blunt non helpful responses and now… I’ve stopped asking questions 🤪
2026-06-29 02:07:49
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Michele Wolff :
I'm a millennial and every time I ask for clarification either someone gets mad at me or I just get told "do whatever you think is best"
2026-06-28 20:21:08
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phfuels62 :
Was told my manager hates being asked questions and once I asked for clarification and she got snippy and said she’d do it for me. Then at my performance review said I should ask more questions. Crazy
2026-06-28 18:52:23
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Zydnee :
whenever i ask my boss a question he just says ‘you know this already’ or ‘what do you think you should do’ it’s actually infuriating
2026-06-28 13:18:03
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La Katrrina :
as a millennial manager, I've never had this problem. I constantly tell my new hires, that it's okay if they don't remember everything immediately as long as they know more than they did the day before. I give them a test a year in and I tell them it's specifically designed to see where I messed up in teaching them something
2026-06-28 00:38:07
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Savory in Satin :
I've asked questions and been told I'm argumentative and questioning how they do things when I really just want clarification
2026-06-27 23:51:13
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Yourmemebtich :
no cuz FOR REAAAL the amount of times ive been straight up LAUGHED AT when I ask for help or for clarification
2026-06-28 00:17:43
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cait :) :
i ask questions and feel like a useless nuisance 😛😛
2026-06-28 00:21:15
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Madalyn :
I am gen z and I manage a team of 7 other gen z/ young millennial woman. It’s the most cohesive team I’ve ever worked with and it’s an INCREDIBLY supportive environment for everyone. You are completely correct
2026-07-07 12:50:35
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