The Story Why are so many Gen Zers not working?
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Feb 12, 2025 Lara Spirit, a political correspondent at The Times, and Tanya Marwaha, a passionate mental health campaigner, delve into the striking survey on Generation Z's mental health and employment. They discuss the alarming rise in long-term sickness among young adults and the unique challenges faced by Gen Z in the workforce. Personal experiences of mental health struggles and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives provide deep insights. The importance of better support systems and addressing misconceptions about work ethic emerges as a vital theme.
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Gen Z Diversity
- Gen Z is a diverse group, ranging from teenagers to young parents, making it hard to generalize their experiences.
- Their views on the pandemic, for example, varied widely depending on their age and life stage during that time.
Gen Z Abstinence
- Gen Z are quite abstemious, drinking and doing drugs less than previous generations.
- They are generally more liberal on issues like drug legalization but more conservative in practice.
Sex and Pornography Discussion
- Lara Spirit found it difficult to discuss sex and pornography with Gen Z in focus groups.
- One participant eventually offered to talk but said very little.