Some ambitious Gen Z professionals are leading the return trend, eager to climb the company ladder, learn from their older peers, and stereotypes about their generation.

Many members of Generation Z were born between 1997 and 2012 and began their first jobs amid the pandemic. With remote and hybrid work becoming the new norm, the youngest generation is often inhabited by scapegoats as empty offices rise up, facing a bunch of criticism for being lazy and escaping in person.

Recently, JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon complained that he has worked seven days a week since the pandemic and “Zoomers don’t show up.” Zoomers refer to Z. Meanwhile, British businessman Lord Alan Sugar, 78, urged young workers to return to their offices, saying they "just want to sit at home."

But, contrary to these allegations, according to a study of 12,000 employees worldwide by real estate firm JLL, young workers come to the office on average three days a week, higher than all other age groups.

Additionally, Z Gen Report craves more face-to-face interactions, and according to an event company Freeman survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. adults, Gen Z hopes for virtual and face-to-face opportunities to connect with colleagues and build a professional balance.

Dan Schawbel, managing partner at research firm Workplace Intelligence, said that while young workers enjoy the benefits of remote work and flexibility, they see the office as a "launch of their careers."

CNBC asked these three Gen Zers to talk about how the office can help them succeed.

It is said that Gen Z has directed the aesthetics of "office siren" to several company artificial PAs in recent years using the Tiktok language "Ick", which is due to its lack of experience. The office provides an environment for young workers to master corporate norms from communication skills to dress codes.

Trust expert Sophia Thibault said the pandemic affected her social skills in the middle of her first year at college. So she welcomed the opportunity when her first job at MRHFM law firm asked her to serve five days a week.

"It was a bit annoying to have to take office every day at first, but I think it helped me really transition to the workforce," the 24-year-old said.

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“In general, I like my graduated friends, like taking office because we really don’t know how to be professional adults,” she said.

Max Ranzato, a 28-year-old associate attorney in New York, agrees with Thibault and recalls his first job because it was a life science recruiter who has moved from a full-time office job to remote work a year later due to the pandemic. Ransato said remote work has stalled his studies because his manager is no longer there to give him advice.

“Once it turns out to be far away, you lose all the fun and excitement of being a recruiter and then go to a cold guy all day instead of talking to anyone and having lunch with anyone, not really making friends,” he said. “I definitely think working from home is very lonely.”

But for Gen Z, working in an office is not just about filling the gap in their company’s knowledge, but about achieving success.

Ranzato said: “I want to have a lot of success.

"So I walked to the subway, took the subway to Pennsylvania Station to take the train, took the train to Newark, New Jersey, and I went to the office," he explained. "It sounded intense, but I didn't mind."

Ranzato, who estimates his monthly commute costs between $600 and $800, says it's worth it because, as an ambitious attorney who hopes to be a partner one day, feels his "learning grows exponentially when learning in the office."

In the office, Ranzato interacts with partners every day, observes how they behave and communicate in meetings, and asks questions he needs. "I just want to get a good salary and be surrounded by people who are going to guide me in the future. How should I learn when I'm not here?"

His Gen Z friend feels like an accountant or engineer and hopes to be recognized by seniors. "They want money. They want to upgrade. They want to do what the boss is doing."

Schawbel explains that the office environment accelerates career development through “immersion”, which is difficult to replicate through screens.

Thibault said she and her Gen Z colleagues have been in the office and are very motivated during her Old Testament work at law firm MRHFM. “We’re at work…everyone in the office knows if you need someone to do something, ‘Give it to three girls and they’ll do it.’”

Molly Gilbride, a 25-year-old media relations expert in Seattle, said she felt “confused” when Gen Z was accused of being lazy and escaping the office because in previous roles, Gen Z was the core worker entering the office.

“I think we value flexibility and choices in the office, but that’s not to say we don’t like to go to the office because it’s too much,” she said.

Even Gen Z workers who like to be in the office appreciate a day or two, which shows the evolution of traditional 9-5.

"The future is the vast majority of people leaning towards hybrids," Schawbel said. "It's the best of both worlds."

Gilbride's current company allowed her to transition to remote work due to personal issues, but she missed the office because it added some "diversity" to her week.

“The flexibility of working remotely is great, it’s something I need in my life right now, but I’m trying to get back to a place that can be mixed because I love going to the office.”

Ranzato also likes to work on Fridays because “freedom” allows him to wash dishes, cook lunch or fold clothes. With billable time, he can make up his time throughout the week, thus customizing the structure to suit his life.

Tiktok content creator Gigi Robinson believes that “hybrid is the future.” The 26-year-old, based in New York, does not work full-time because she suffers from multiple chronic diseases and is treated regularly during work week.

Robinson studied at USC when the pandemic hit and learning became strictly remote. “According to accident, something happened, and suddenly, the accessibility tool I once begged for: Can I zoom in on the course? Can I remotely in my hands? Accessible to everyone.

Robinson now runs a fully remote internship program at one of her companies, and he believes remote work provides accessibility to people like her.

Thibault notes that remote Z workers are not only slacking off. She talked about surprise when an older colleague once mentioned that he was sitting by the pool while working from home.

“When I work from home, I’m not sitting in the pool…I don’t swim in the pool during work hours, and I don’t openly tell my colleagues,” she said.

“I feel like Gen Z, we want to prove ourselves, it’s our first opportunity to work and be a professional, we have very motivated and motivated with money and have inspired feedback, new positions… So that’s what drives us to work harder (and) in the office. And when we’re at home, we’re working hard, we’re working hard, we’re working hard.”