Career
March 15, 2022
When it comes to the workplace, it’s a whole new world for Gen Z than it was for Baby Boomers when they were starting off their careers. The new generation is known for being technologically advanced and according to data, they’re expected to bounce around from one workplace to the next far more than previous generations.
In an article by the ECMC Group, who works to help students succeed by providing educational opportunities, it’s predicted that Gen Z’ers “are expected to work 18 jobs, spanning six careers, and live in 15 residences.”
On the other hand, Baby Boomers are known for being dedicated, hard-working employees who stayed at a job for the long run. According to a visual made by USF, Baby Boomers “work to live,” a quality that defines their work-life balance.
Gen Z couldn’t be more different. An inverse Work-life balance is one of the most valued aspects for Gen Z’ers when choosing a career path, and that probably contributes to predicted job-changing tendencies. Gen Z seems to care more about leading a healthy life and traveling the world while Baby Boomers valued starting a family and getting a good, steady job.