<h1>It’s Not Just Gen Z, Why Everyone’s Quitting Bad Jobs Now</h1>We’ve all heard it: “Gen Z is flaky.” Or the classic, “These kids today just don’t have staying power.” In the workplace, Gen Z has often been painted as the ultimate job-hopping generation, one that ghosts employers, chases passion over paychecks and bolts at the first sign of boredom.But what if the real data tells a different story?According to&nbsp;<a href="https://hub.hiredly.com/workculture?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=it%E2%80%99s_not_just_gen_z,_why_everyone%E2%80%99s_quitting_bad_jobs_now">Hiredly’s 2025 Work Culture Report</a>, while 44% of Gen Z Malaysians admit to leaving a job without another lined up,&nbsp;an even higher percentage of Millennials (60%) and Gen X (57%) have done the same. So who’s really jumping ship?In this article, we unpack why Gen Z employees choose to leave their jobs and reveal what the data actually shows: impulsive quitting isn’t a Gen Z quirk, it’s a cross-generational coping mechanism in today’s job market.&nbsp;<h3>The Real Quitters? Look Up the Ladder</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/0x0_ab827fb79b.webp"></figure>Let’s set the record straight. While it’s true that Gen Z are more vocal about mental health and setting boundaries, they’re not the only ones who have decided a paycheck isn’t worth a toxic job or stunted employment growth.Here’s what the Hiredly 2025 Work Culture Report found:<ul><li>44% of Gen Z have left a job without a backup plan.</li><li>60% of Millennials have done the same.</li><li>57% of Gen X didn’t wait around either.</li></ul>So while Gen Z may get the blame for “disloyalty,” the truth is that older generations are just as likely, if not more so to quit when the job no longer fits.&nbsp;<h3>Why Are People Really Quitting?</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/shutterstock_1413905933_scaled_d770c95402.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;Let’s move past the myth of flakiness and look at what’s really happening:<ul><li><a href="https://relate.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WorkplaceMentalHealth_FA_Edited_2021.pdf">Burnout</a> is real. After years of hustle culture and high pressure, many employees (across all ages) are rethinking whether their jobs are worth the mental toll.</li><li>Workplace red flags are dealbreakers. Toxic management, lack of growth, or poor communication? People won’t stick around.</li><li>Values have&nbsp;<a href="https://intellect.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Whitepaper-ASEAN-Workplace-Wellbeing-2024.pdf">shifted</a>. Employees today, especially post-pandemic, are prioritising work-life balance, respect, and autonomy over blind loyalty.</li></ul>In other words, quitting isn’t a failure of commitment, it’s a&nbsp;reaction to misalignment between the worker and the workplace.&nbsp;<h3>Employers, Here’s the Wake-Up Call</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/1520046262111_7d2fa19374.jpeg"></figure>Blaming Gen Z for high turnover is like blaming the thermometer for the weather. If multiple generations are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pwc.com/my/en/publications/2023/pwc-asia-pacific-workforce-hopes-and-fears-survey-2023-malaysia-findings.html">walking away</a>, it’s not about age, it’s about the environment.So instead of hand-wringing about retention, consider this:<ul><li>Are you providing clear paths for growth?</li><li>Is your workplace culture supportive or silently toxic?</li><li>Are managers trained to lead with empathy, not micromanagement?</li></ul>Today’s workforce isn’t lazy, it’s discerning.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.randstad.com.my/s3fs-media/my/public/2024-04/randstad-malaysia-2024-workmonitor-ambition-and-skilling.pdf">People</a> aren’t quitting just for fun. They’re quitting because the workplace isn’t working.&nbsp;<h3>What Employers Can Do to Keep Top Talent</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/istock_1141353585_cxzujh_282260efc8.jpeg"></figure>Whether you’re hiring Gen Z fresh grads or experienced Gen X professionals, the solution to premature exits is the same:✅&nbsp;Offer clarity: Be upfront about expectations, career paths, and growth timelines.✅&nbsp;Build trust: Respect boundaries, recognise effort, and create psychologically safe environments.✅&nbsp;Don’t sugarcoat: Be honest in job ads, interviews, and onboarding. The truth always comes out and it’s better if it comes from you.✅&nbsp;Invest in culture: People stay where they feel valued, understood, and empowered.&nbsp;<h2>Change the Way You See the 3 Generations at Work</h2>Let’s retire the outdated idea that only young employees are “job hoppers.” The reality?&nbsp;Every generation is willing to walk away when a role no longer serves them.And that’s not a problem. It’s a signal. One that tells us it’s time to build workplaces that people want to stay in, not just ones they feel stuck in..📥&nbsp;Download the full Hiredly 2025 Work Culture Report at<a href="https://hub.hiredly.com/workculture?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=it%E2%80%99s_not_just_gen_z,_why_everyone%E2%80%99s_quitting_bad_jobs_now"> hiredly.com/workculture</a> to explore deeper insights that will help you attract and retain Malaysia’s top talent in 2025 and beyond.<hr><h2>About Hiredly</h2>Hiredly is a leading recruitment platform in Malaysia, specialising in professional and executive talent. Our modern, rich-media platform levels the playing field for all employers, big or small, by helping them build their employer brand and attract top-tier talent. At the same time, our AI-powered Job Discovery features, combined with deeper insights into company culture and values, help candidates find the right fit.The platform also includes an integrated recruitment agency, Hiredly X, creating a true hybrid model. Unlike traditional agencies, Hiredly X has native, exclusive access to a live, self-updating talent database. This gives them a clear edge, as most agencies depend on limited, third-party access to external job platforms. For employers, this seamless integration means access to unique candidates and a faster, more efficient hiring process.For more information or to start hiring smarter, visit<a href="https://hiredly.com/employer">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://my.hiredly.com/employer?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=%22%22it%E2%80%99s_not_just_gen_z,_why_everyone%E2%80%99s_quitting_bad_jobs_now">hiredly.com/employer</a>&nbsp;

Discover why employees across all generations in Malaysia are quitting jobs at an alarming rate. Learn the real reasons behind turnover and how employers can keep talent by fostering growth, empathy, and work-life balance.