ife for Whitney Green looks a little different these days. She wakes up to the sounds of Rome: scooter engines echoing off cobblestones, the lilting chatter of café patrons collecting their morning espresso shots. She goes to Italian classes in the afternoons. She eats bowls of pistachio gelato and handmade pasta, and watches tourists congregate at the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona.
“They are saying, I love this industry, but I will not come back unless there are permanent wage increases.” There is a distinction between the experiences of Ezimako and Green. But both are part of a broader societal shift, wherein young workers are prioritizing their self-worth.Now, for the first time in their careers, young people have the ability to do so. Workers like Green, who had well-paying jobs leading into the pandemic, have a greater sense of financial comfort after spending less and saving more during the past 19 months, says Harvard economist Lawrence Katz.
Also, I can’t help but notice the correlation between the participation trophy culture and the decline of work ethic. I understand the correlation is not causation but these two seem pretty directly related to me
If she has responsibly socked away savings that allow her to take this sabbatical, more power to her. If she finds a niche where she can support herself doing telehealth, all the better. I’m afraid a lot of these young people however are going to be in for a rude awakening
Old and extensive reports.
Speaking macro-wise, it does accelerate the oncoming of the robot era
Our jobs suck and don't pay enough to live on
Why? The reason is this. Younger generations are well aware of the modern technologies of exploitation.They prefer opportunities with less exploitation.
Is it any wonder? The work place has become a place of harassment. I took early retirement to get away from 2 passive aggressive women who took over the office & ruled with terror (but with a smile). It was horrible. HR turns a blind eye to it. It was at a large University in 🇨🇦.
That is true all across the Western world & this is the generation that finally erodes the archaic eco-social models carried out by idiots after WW II.
'She quit to refocus on herself, studying for a sociology degree with her family’s support.' Translation, she moved back home.
There will be a book written in the future about all of the companies created out of the ashes of the pandemic and the ensuing Great Resignation.
Moving back in with your parents?
It takes wisdom and maturity to be able to endure hardship, I guess these younger generations aren't there yet...
Good luck with that in the future.
Good for them . Pursue your dreams
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Wage slaves opt for manumission. Merry Christmas. Good on you
How are they supporting themselves?
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Why is this article limited to the “young”
only the entitled could choose not to work.
People should not work, they must create eternal art
Freeloaders. All of them.
Young Families are leaving America. No one is saying anything. Ppl want healthcare, affordable housing, education without going into debt, childcare, family leave.
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