A 31-year-old Malaysian woman opened up on Facebook about feeling belittled by a younger coworker, who mocked her age, phone choice, and lifestyle.
The post, shared by Xuan, sparked a wave of support from netizens who said she shouldn’t be ashamed of living life on her own terms.
Mocked over several aspects
In her post, the woman said her Gen Z colleague regularly called her “aunty” and made fun of her being in her 30s.
She also claimed the colleague insulted her for using Android phone, saying, “Only poor people use Android.”
The woman responded by pointing out that her phone was fully paid and cost more than the iPhone her coworker was still paying in instalments.
She further shared that the coworker laughed when she saw her boyfriend driving a Perodua Axia to pick her up.
That Axia is mine,” she wrote, adding that a car should be seen as a mode of transport, not a status symbol.
The woman also said her coworker called her boyfriend fat, even though he is 180cm tall and weighs 100kg. However, she defended him, calling him “manly and handsome in my eyes”.
She was also mocked for not knowing current trends like Labubu or following influencers.
“Just because I’m not interested in viral toys or pop stars doesn’t make me outdated,” she fumed.
She claimed that her Gen Z colleagues preferred to take shortcuts at work, often slacked off, and expected high pay for minimal effort.
“Why do so many Gen Zs have this mindset?” she asked in frustration.
Netizens show support
Netizens were quick to defend her in the comments. One said, “If your values don’t match, just avoid her. Treat her like she’s invisible.”
Another wrote, “Why care what she thinks? You’re living your life—don’t compare levels with someone not on the same one.”
Others shared that they also don’t follow trends. “I don’t follow influencers on social media or collect Labubu either. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with me,” said one user.
One comment reminded everyone of the cycle: “We used to be mocked by the 90s generation too. Now we’re experiencing the same from the younger ones.”
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