Gen Z shockingly admits they don’t know how to change a light bulb in a surprising new survey

Well, they’re not the brightest bulbs in the box—and their indifference comes at a high cost.

Gen Z baby boomers may whine about strict workplace habits and complain about the anxiety-inducing stress of making a phone call.

But they can’t even change a light bulb, with new data showing young people’s inability to cope with do-it-yourself everyday tasks.

“The ability to perform basic and practical tasks is being lost among the younger generations,” warned Andy Turbefield of Halfords, a UK-based automotive and cycling retailer.

Researchers for the brand surveyed 2,000 adults, including Zoomers, real-world beginners ages 18 to 27, as well as millennials, boys and girls ages 28 to 44; Gen Xers, people aged 45 to 60; and baby boomers, silver foxes over the age of 60, to define the demographic level of self-sufficiency.

The investigators found that nearly 25% of Gen Zers had no idea how to change a bulb in a ceiling light, with many claiming that climbing a ladder is “too dangerous.” One in five also worry that the bulb may be “too hot”.

So instead of risking their lives to complete the usual DIY, the Zs would rather GOTDIT – Get Others to Do It, according to the report.

The bright revelation comes as the final layer on top of the “Gen Z is lazy” cake, a not-so-sweet campaign that has somewhat soured society’s taste for 20-somethings.

But rather than conform to the “lazy” stereotype—a shadow that NYC’s Gen Z has vehemently opposed—hijackers would instead prefer to pay service people big bucks to handle their concerns. their little ones.

Analysts with Halfords found that Zers, on average, spend over $1,500 a year hiring professionals to take care of basic household chores.

Gen Xers only spend about $470 on extra help each year, while boomers shell out about $300 for a little extra support.

But based on Gen Z’s reported lack of basic skills, their big payouts could be money well spent.

Aside from not knowing how to change a light bulb, most Team-Zers aren’t confident in their abilities to clean a car. In fact, a fraction of respondents said they would rather have their parents do the dirty work for them.

Less than half of young people don’t know how to put air in a car tire, and even fewer know how to fit a windshield wiper blade.

And a shocking 30% of the group couldn’t identify a flathead screwdriver, while 21% couldn’t recognize a wrench.

One in 10 Gen Zers admitted they would call a professional to hang a photo on a wall, too.

“Motor skills, in particular, seem to be declining,” Turbefield said, in part, “with many reluctance to take on even the most basic tasks.”