Peter Wolfkamp: ZB's Resident Builder on Gen Z hiring professionals to change their lightbulbs
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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The revelation that almost a quarter of Gen Z adults would rather pay a professional to change their lightbulbs has raised concerns about self-reliance among young people.
According to data out of the UK, some younger people spend up to £1,300 (NZ$2830) a year paying professionals to do household tasks, citing concerns around safety - lightbulbs being too hot, falling off ladders and a reluctance to tamper with electronics.
The report also states that 30 percent of those surveyed could not identify a screwdriver.
ZB's Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp says it's important to encourage some self-reliance - and there's plenty of tasks that can be carried out independently.
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