It looks like the new generation is finally busting the myth that you have to “look for something you like.” If earlier it was believed that happiness is when your work becomes your passion, now closers choose stability, salary and peace of mind. And, as statistics show, it is this path that makes them not only more financially secure, but also happier.
Until recently, professions in the “creative” field (journalism, fashion, cinema or philanthropy) were in trend. Millennials dreamed of “loving what they do,” even if they were chronically underpaid. But today everything is different. According to a Fortune report, Generation Z is increasingly turning their attention to “boring” and “safe” fields like accounting, law, medicine, and even blue-collar jobs. Accounting is especially popular due to its stability, high income and constant demand.
“It’s great to do work you enjoy, but it’s crucial to have a job that pays the bills,” experts say. And Gen Z seems to totally agree. More and more young professionals are choosing professions that were previously considered “uninteresting” but that give them confidence in the future. Popular fields include electricians, plumbers, and dental hygienists.
The reason for this change is clear: the world has become more expensive, competition is greater, and creative industries have become less predictable. Experts say, “When you tie your passion to making money, it ceases to be your passion.” Work is no longer perceived as self-realization, but as a means for a comfortable life.
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Source: People Talk
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