Is life reduced to studying for a more or less long period, to find a job in which you will wear out your body and mind, until you can no longer use it? at the time of retirement (if it still exists for those born after 1990) before dying? In the great losing game of capitalism, where competitive work reigns supreme, young people want to participate less and less.
Young people aged 18 to 24, ready to leave a job that prevents them from enjoying their personal life
Perhaps you have already noticed it on Twitter and TikTok: a myriad of people testify to having proudly left their jobs, in the midst of the pandemic, preferring their well-being, their mental and physical health, to the capitalist myth that wants us to ruin our lives to earn it. This phenomenon has a name: “The Great Discharge”. »
Well, what might seem like a marginal trend on some social networks is now corroborated by a new study, conducted by the Randstad polling institute and published by BusinessInsider. According to the investigation, more than half of employees (56%) aged 18 to 24 say they would leave a job that prevented them from enjoying life.
The survey surveyed 35,000 employees in 34 international markets and showed a dramatic shift in workplace attitudes, including the number of young people would even be ready to leave their jobs if it hindered their personal life, if they had problems with the company’s social or environmental policy. CEO of research firm Randstad, Sander van ‘t Noordende, says:
“Young people want to give their all at work, which is reflected in their determination not to compromise their personal values when choosing an employer. […] Businesses need to reconsider their approach to attracting and retaining staff, otherwise they will face stiff competition. »
The study also described theThe top five priorities of Gen Z (18-24 years old) and Millennials (25-34 years old) employees : fulfilling work experience, alignment with one’s values, autonomy in functions, flexibility in working hours and development prospects.
In France we want to work less to prosper more
Another French study, carried out by L’Observatoire Société et Consommation (ObSoCo), finds other dynamics regarding professional aspirations: reduction of working hours: 40% of French people aspire to work less than 35 hours a week, with an increase of 7 points in three years. Between them, 40% are ready for a pay cutan increase of 9 points in 3 years.
Regarding the issue of working hours in France, gender and generational trends are highlighted, ObSoCo notes:
“It will be noticed this is more true for women (46% versus 34% of men)that this appears linked to life cycles (48% of 18-24 year olds and 44% of 45-55 year olds versus 36% of 35-44 year olds and 29% of 55-64 year olds) and more often concerns intermediate socio-professional categories (44% for 40% of modest CSPs and 36% of CSP+). »
In short, young French people want to work less to prosper more. And internationally we would also be ready to leave a job that prevents you from enjoying your life instead of ruining it.
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
