Manager: You were off starting on Tuesday, correct?
Gen Z: Yes, I fly out that morning.
Manager: Great. You'll have both your laptop and mobile with you, right?
Gen Z: My work laptop?
Manager: Yes.
Gen Z: No, that will be staying at home. I won't be working any days while I'm on vacation.
Manager: No, I know, but if you need to jump on quickly, at least I'll have it with you.
Gen Z: Well, the team is more than prepared and capable of handling things in my absence.
Manager: You need to pack your laptop; something might come up.
Gen Z: I will be disconnected for the duration of my trip.
Manager: It is irresponsible to not be checking your emails periodically while you're off.
Gen Z: It would be quite costly to the company if I did, and that doesn't seem like a great use of resources.
Manager: What do you mean?
Gen Z: Well, if I'm working, that's another vacation day I'll have to take at a later date. And with work trip accommodations become the company's expense, you know I'm happy to forward you my hotel bill.
Manager: You know, I always bring my laptop on vacation with me.
Gen Z: My laptop will be staying at home.
Manager: Silence.