Despite the stereotypes, my generation also wants a house, a family and a career – we just worry they might be unattainable
As a Gen Z I’ve often been victim to dad jokes about growing muscular thumbs from texting or square eyes from too much screen time.As a Gen Z I’ve often been victim to dad jokes about growing muscular thumbs from texting or square eyes from too much screen time.Last modified on Sat 2 Jul 2022 21.21 BST
“I think Gen Zs think we’re alternate but we’re not. We say we want different things but deep down, we’re not sure if we have the same goals or whether we’re just worried they’re too unattainable. I thought none of us would be getting married, but tonnes of people our age are.” Gen Z’s priorities may have shifted, particularly in the wake of Covid. I remain incredulous that my housemate has done much of her first two years of university without stepping on campus, yet manages to bring such vibrancy to Zoom meetings every time. She knows no different.
Cue my grandparents’ generation being puzzled by online dating and wondering how in your early 20s you haven’t met your husband yet. I dress like a millennial but I part my hair like a Gen Z. I have a DVD collection but I also know who Billie Eilish is . I also wear skinnyDiscussion over who’s worse or who’s who is rife and many of us hope to be the exception to the rule.
From where I stand though, the job market is also harder than ever to get into, with increasing competition and fewer positions, particularly in media and the arts, and the imperative to save money is far greater. Many of the jobs I applied for out of university had hundreds of applicants, with one position going.
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