以下文章来源于青年志Youthology ，作者Tamia 青年志Youthology . 青年的发问与探寻 本文来自微信公众号： 青年志Youthology ，作者：Tamia，编辑：oi，题图来自：AI生成 英国猎头公司Robert Walters去年的一项调研显示，72%的 Gen Z （1997年至2012年间出生的一代） 员工更愿意保持在"个体贡献者" （individual contributor） 的角色下实现个人成长，而非向管理他 人的岗位晋升。在国内社交媒体上搜索相关话题，充满了"不想当领导"、"我为何拒绝了升职"、"如 何拒绝提拔"的长篇帖子。 晋升似乎不再是一个被"无条件接受"的选项，如今的职场人正在更理性地评估：薪资增长与压力成本 的性价比，职位权力与个人时间的取舍，组织期望与自我实现的平衡。 我们采访了三位不同年龄段，在各自领域一路晋升、发展顺遂的职人，她们都在某个节点对"升职"这 件事产生了更多的思考：有人工作几年便成为广告业资深经理，却只想"原地踏步"；有人在一次互联 网大厂晋升失败中，开始正视工作带来的虚无感；有人放弃晋升四大会计师事务所合伙人的前景，选 择更多自由时间…… 当 ...

Group 1 - The traditional pursuit of promotions is being challenged by new workplace concepts such as "Quiet quitting" and "conscious unbossing," with many employees, especially Gen Z, preferring to remain individual contributors rather than seeking managerial roles [1][2] - A survey by Robert Walters revealed that 72% of Gen Z employees prefer personal growth in their current roles over management positions, indicating a shift in workplace values [1] - Employees are increasingly evaluating the trade-offs between salary increases and the associated stress, as well as the balance between organizational expectations and personal fulfillment [2] Group 2 - Many professionals are rethinking the meaning of promotions, with some choosing to remain in their current roles despite opportunities for advancement due to the increased pressure and reduced freedom that come with higher positions [2][10] - The narrative around promotions is evolving, with individuals expressing a desire for more meaningful work rather than simply climbing the corporate ladder [12][19] - In North America, the culture around promotions differs significantly, with many professionals opting to decline promotions in favor of maintaining a better work-life balance [17][19] Group 3 - The advertising industry is experiencing a trend where employees feel overwhelmed by the demands of higher positions, leading to a preference for stability over advancement [6][9] - The pressure to perform and the competitive nature of the industry contribute to a sense of burnout among employees, prompting some to seek roles with less responsibility [6][9] - The perception of work as merely a means to earn money is becoming more common, with employees questioning the value of their contributions to the company [9][10]