Overview
- Carsten Maschmeyer posted on Instagram on Friday, October 2, 2026, writing “Die Gen Z hat ein Problem: Es sind die Boomer” to challenge the label of Gen Z as lazy.
- He argued that Gen Z values flexible working hours and a healthier work–life balance and said those preferences should not be equated with a lack of willingness to work.
- Maschmeyer emphasized that performance, ambition and effort still determine career success but are not measured solely by long hours or overtime.
- The 67‑year‑old entrepreneur identified himself as a Boomer and warned that blanket judgments risk demotivating young people rather than helping them reach their potential.
- German outlets reported the post without any institutional response, noting Maschmeyer’s visible media profile and that his comments are likely to fuel public debate about generational stereotyping rather than prompt policy change.