Gen Z surprised with a shift towards Big Government over Big Tech. Nicotine pouches and Amazon Prime Day news. Company growth predictions and Gen Z turning to healthcare and government jobs. Major brands losing appeal among Gen Z in favor of entrepreneurship.
17:07
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
auto_awesome
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
Gen Z students are gravitating towards healthcare jobs due to perceived stability and job security.
There is a significant increase in interest among Gen Zers for federal government roles for reasons like job security and work-life balance.
Deep dives
Gen Z Preference for Healthcare Jobs
Gen Z students have shown a strong preference for healthcare jobs, as revealed by a survey by the National Society of High School Scholars. The survey indicated that top spots were occupied by healthcare-related companies like Mayo Clinic and Health Care Service Corp. This trend could be attributed to the perceived job security and stability in the healthcare sector, making it an attractive career path for the younger generation.
Government Jobs' Rise in Popularity
The survey highlighted a significant rise in interest in federal government jobs among Gen Zers, with applications reportedly doubling year over year. Surprisingly, agencies like the FBI and NASA ranked high in the list of preferred employers. This shift towards government roles may stem from a desire for reliable job security, better work-life balance, and the appeal of pensions and long-term career prospects.
Decline in Big Tech's Appeal
Notably, big tech companies such as Google, Amazon, and Apple witnessed a decline in popularity among Gen Z job aspirants. Previously top-ranked employers like Google dropped to number seven, signaling a shift in preferences. Factors like perceived lack of stability, a desire for meaningful work, and concerns over AI job displacement have contributed to the waning appeal of big tech firms among the younger generation.
Every other year, American high school students are surveyed about their dream jobs. The latest results from Gen Z had a few surprises in store as they shift away from Big Tech and toward… Big Government? Weird. Plus: Nicotine pouches aren’t going anywhere and so long, Amazon Prime Day, we hardly knew thee.
Join our hosts Ben Berkley and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.
Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/