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A prevalent belief among CEOs and supervisors is that Gen Z workers are too sensitive or "snowflakes," making them difficult to manage. The need to "gentle parent" or delicately navigate their feelings is seen as an added burden, with some bosses expressing frustrations over their perceived fragility. Anecdotes describe managing anxious Gen Z employees who are so afraid of offending others they hesitate to ask basic questions, like going to the bathroom, which reflects broader concerns about over-sensitivity and lack of resilience.