All of those issues have always been there. The difference on willingness to take on and own those responsibilities is firstly finding a motivated person willing to take them on, but then receiving the ongoing compensation associated with the responsibility.
Hired on in 1999. Most of last decade there was in 24% federal tax bracket. On escalations and issues, worked many times solid twelve hour days. Often would work late, then wake up early at start at like 4am. Was easy to do because was expected to make the deliverables; but was also compensated; and promoted. Financially it was a blessing to raise a family. Psychologically it was terrible; especially with dealing with the ever increasing population of senior leaders who were more politicians than leaders.
After it all came to an end, was a big adjustment psychologically, but was free. I spent almost eighteen years there and left fortunately set up in a position to retire in mid-50s, but still work on own term.
I would not have put forth the time and family schedule sacrifice without the reward. Those living that path now, do not let yourself be taken advantage of; if you are truly putting forth the effort and delivering results.
I still work in technology, and am an old-timer. Truly enjoy the camaraderie of working people in their late 20s and 30s. The difference now versus when I was at that age in the field is compensation. People now move on from job to job and I do not blame them. Companies can't expect skilled and motivated people to manage customers, be on call, work weekends, for garbage level wages.
The senior leaders at companies are hoarding most if not all of the rewards. When the next generations of people get to their 40s and look back at not being able to buy a home, save, and still take a vacation every year; they will look back and say what did I do wrong?
The answer is; you did nothing wrong. The overall system is broken and stacked against you.
So yes if I were in my 20s or 30s; I would absolutely do the bare minimum at work.