[daniel1212]

Research says:

What is the biggest problem for Gen Z? Gen Z Struggles With Mental Health Social media, which many Gen Zers have used for most of their teenage and adult life, exacerbates these issues — no other generation has had such immediate and unfiltered access to the news for most of their lives, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.Feb 28, 2024 'Problems' With Gen Z in the Workplace (From a Gen Zer) - Forage

What is the most depressed generation? Gen Z young adults face double the depression and anxiety of teens, Harvard report finds. Young adults in the United States are experiencing anxiety and depression at twice the rate of teens, with more than half reporting that their lives lack meaning or purpose, according to a new report from Harvard University.Oct 24, 2023 Gen Z young adults face double the depression and anxiety of teens ... wbur.org https://www.wbur.org › news › 2023/10/24 › young-adu...

Gen Z doesn't want kids. The world is too messed up. - Business Insider businessinsider.com https://www.businessi Why does Gen Z not have kids? Gen Z Doesn't Want Kids Thanks to Generational Trauma ... A climate crisis, a flagging economy, and generational trauma have made the prospect of parenthood unappealing for many Gen Zers.Dec 14, 2023

What percent of Gen Z is religious? Gen Z adults are notably less likely to identify as white Christians (27%) compared to baby boomers (54%), and more likely to identify as religiously unaffiliated (33%) than every generation except millennials.Jan 23, 2024 Exclusive poll: Gen Z is less religious, less Republican than others - Axios axios.com https://www.axios.com › 2024/01/23 › gen-z-less-religio.. Is Gen Z the least religious generation? Gen Z adults are notably less likely to identify as white Christians (27%) compared to baby boomers (54%), and more likely to identify as religiously unaffiliated (33%) than every generation except millennials.Jan 23, 2024

What percent of Gen Z is single? An overview of Millennial and Gen Z dating statistics They value freedom and independence. 75% of Gen Z are single. 44% of millennials are married. Millennials spend an average of two hours a day on dating apps. 66 Key Millennial and Gen Z Dating Statistics - Briana MacWilliam brianamacwilliam.com https://brianamacwilliam.com › millennial-gen-z-dating-s...

What percentage of Gen Z is Republican? Support for the Republican Party in particular has waned with younger generations. The GOP enjoyed 39 percent of support from the silent generation, but only 17 percent of generation Z in 2022.Feb 2, 2024 U.S. party identification 2022, by generation - Statista statista.com https://www.statista.com › statistics › party-identification-...

Is Gen Z more introverted? Embracing the introvert revolution: the future of inclusive ... But here's an interesting fact: our State of Meetings report revealed that Generation Z has a higher percentage of introverts compared to other generations.Jan 1, 2024 mentimeter.com https://www.mentimeter.com › awesome-presentations

Why My Generation Hates Jews The Free Press https://www.thefp.com › why-my-generation-hates-jews Oct 26, 2023 — But Gen Z worships these identity categories and the distinction of oppressor/oppressed. I know that's true—I am submerged in it every day.

Why does so much of Gen-Z hate America? Here's why we ... Fox News https://www.foxnews.com › opinion › why-gen-z-hate-... Jan 17, 2023 — Millennials and Generation Z are the first generations raised with "cancel culture," and with that a forced conformity of thought. To break with ...

coming of age during the pandemic lockdowns and around 7.5 hours of screen time a day, for starters.Jul 6, 2023 The Gen Z Communication Crisis - The Robin Report therobinreport.com https://therobinreport.com › the-gen-z-communication-cr...

Why Gen Z feels hopeless? Climate change, the distressing economy, the crisis in mental health, rumors and actual wars, and life after the pandemic have all created a worrying environment for Gen Z. In fact, the American Psychological Association reports that 68% of Gen Z adults feel stressed about our nation's future.

Gen Z Looks Young But Feels Old Due to Stress - Lifeologie Counseling wefixbrains.com https://wefixbrains.com › resources › gen-z-looks-young...

What percentage of Gen Z has mental illness? Gen Z and mental health. Regarding the stats, it's clear that Gen Z is struggling. A 2022 survey of Gen Z young adults (ages 19 through 24) found that 42% are diagnosed with a mental health condition.Mar 1, 2023 Gen Z's Trauma and Mental Health Crisis charliehealth.com https://www.charliehealth.com › post › gen-zs-mental-he..

What percent of Gen Z is depressed? According to a study, about 58% of Gen Z have reported feeling symptoms of depression. Approximately 75% of Gen Z employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression. According to APA Stress in America Survey, around 91% of Gen Z adults reported experiencing at least one physical or emotional symptom due to stress. Must-Know Gen Z Depression Statistics [Latest Report] - Gitnux gitnux.org https://gitnux.org › gen-z-depression-statistics

Why is Gen Z obsessed with anxiety? The most common cause of their anxiety — the future. Almost have of those surveyed said the future was their biggest worry while 45 percent said it was finances. On average, Gen Zers who take medication for anxiety started taking medicaton at 19, according to the survey.Oct 2, 2023 Over 60 percent of Gen Z have an anxiety disorder - The Hill https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/mental-health/4234365-over-60-percent-of-gen-z-have-an-anxiety-disorder/

Compared to older generations, Generation Z has reported a higher prevalence of mental health problems than older generations. One's capacity to have meaningful relationships with other people and to truly experience love can be hindered by mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.May 25, 2023 Love In Gen Z World - Medium https://medium.com › hello-love Love In Gen Z World - Medium

rates of type 2 diabetes have increased among young people in the past 20 years, including both Gen Z and millennials. This is closely linked to rates of childhood obesity and obesity. More than half of Gen Z adults – about 56% of Americans ages 18 to 25 – are overweight or obese.Nov 20, 2023 Millennials vs. Gen Z: Which Generation is Healthier? mibluesperspectives.com https://www.mibluesperspectives.com › stories › millenni...

I tried to respond to an article that sought to defend Gen Z issues partly by arguing that.

One problem with people in our generation is doing something that we dislike and have no passion for. Many young people feel pressured by their parents or others to get a well-paying job. These jobs include doctor, lawyer, engineer, nurse, and many others. They force themselves to enjoy it because of salaries. Even the highly-paid jobs aren’t enough to make a living.

But a problem with doing what others want you to do is that you don’t think about yourself and what you like. Instead, you’re stuck with a job that you hate

My response which the software would not allow was,

The attempt to defend Gen Z actually is an indictment of overall selfishness (and that it is parents) relative to historical ones, notably the so-called "Greatest Generation."

Meaning that its dislike of work is blamed on "doing what others want you to do is that you don’t think about yourself and what you like." forcing themselves to obtain work that they have no passion for because of salaries, and complain even the highly-paid jobs aren’t enough to "make a living.'

Yet in the past people appreciated just having a job, and were frugal in order to survive, and had children they often did not plan for or could afford without sacrifice on the part of the whole.

Which meant appreciating what you had, while learning to share and survive, and deal with relationships (and endure conflicts) and sacrifice for the common good. Yet there was more freedom to do so.

My dad and brothers and sisters went thru the depression, and he and his friends converted a gas engine into a diesel (don't ask me how), built their own trailer and lived out of it while they went to welding school (and later taught my younger brother to do so), and later fought in WW2, then was married, and raised 5 children in a stable family (weekly church, chores - and later 0.15 cents allowance - and good home-cooked meals together and outside play, but no swearing, nor soap operas, and very limited entertainment, mainly on a small B+W TV with rabbit ears - and a little spanking) all of which are productive citizens with many found memories, thank God.

At age 14, I was told to either get a job or work that summer on the small area we owned. I choose the paid route at a local dairy, with my first task cleaning the rest room. Worked there about 18 years, and never asked for a raise. (Until called me into working to save souls without solicitation or gov. welfare, thank God).

Which era has overall resulted in the highest standard of living known to man. "Poverty" now means having things previous generations did not even dream of, and with multiple and often overlapping sources of welfare (I have lived in a low-income city - by choice - for years) sometimes worrying you did not have enough money for the food you feel you need.

However, affliction and adversity are only two tests of character, both of a person and a nation with affluence being the test that few pass, as with the Greatest Generation" and which America is exampling.

Thus progressively loosing aspects of character essential for any nation, which is formed in families and the local culture and that of the nation.

Resulting in increasing moral confusion, and insecurity and lack of purpose and direction, and lack of gratitude, with instability within (and wanton violence). and from without.

But God/Christ does not change, nor man's ability to make choices, with consequences, varying in scope and degree, for time and for eternity.

[Phoenix8]

Some of this is feel good BS for us older people.

I retired early from my profession after 31.5 years 7 years ago. I was only in my mid-50s and I searched for a part time/temporary job and couldn’t even get but 1 interview. And I was looking for entry level jobs etc. I ended up doing my own little part time business as I just simply gave up. (and I’m college educated).

What truths are in this piece are countered by a very real age discrimination culture that exists.

That’s my experience.

[cyclotic]

We have four kids, two millenials and two Gen Z. All are independent, well adjusted and very gainfully employed. The Z’s are an Aerospace engineer and a professional trucker.

All four are single, but the oldest got a nice new rock on her finger last week.

All were home educated in a Christian home. Both of those are likely huge factors in their lives.

All are conservative and attend church as well as giving time to various ministries. Again, that comes from their upbringing because they saw us do the same.

[occamrzr06]

unfiltered access to the news

More like 24/7 propaganda.

The ones I've seen are mostly uneducated, entitled miscreants.

[mewzilla]

Interesting about the struggling with eye contact thing...

That might be a cultural issue.

Note to employers: Have you tried interviewing American citizens?

Just a thought.

[cuban leaf]

In April of 2020 shortly after we went to work from home for the “two weeks”, I was written up for calling covid the China virus. Which is exactly what our president had called it.

That was the day I quiet quit, and a little over a year later I retired.

These have been the best years of my life so far. I’ll never go back to that cubicle farm workforce. Even if it is work from home.

[Flavious_Maximus]

The absolute worst are female Pygmy cannibals. They are extremely entitled, egotistic, racist troublemakers and incompetent worthless losers.

Example: Fanny Willis, Latetia James, Tanya Chutkan. /spit

[Dan in Wichita]

It’s no surprise Gen Z kids are poor at interviews. They can’t look up from their phones long enough to make eye contact and provide a coherent response.

[jeffc]

...unfiltered access to the news for most of their lives, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues...

Darn shame; can't deal with real life...

[CodeToad]

Same could be said of all those recruiters.

[AppyPappy]

Gen Z is most likely to self-diagnose a mental disease or Autism which requires accommodations. They were pampered at home and expect the same at work.

[Vaduz]

For Gen Z Candidates work is a 4 letter word.

[Sequoyah101]

Look how short a time the Greatest Generation were in the work force and how long they have been retired. Shortest and longest periods for each respectively of them all.

This is an interesting graph that can be studied a lot. I wonder just how accurate it is? It would be more interesting if the Y axis was actual numbers in the group instead of being apparently dimensionless.

[gnarledmaw]

Don’t ask questions (36%)

Good indicator of a company that you dont really want to work for.

Look, no one is yet hiring a GenZ to lead an engineering department or putting one in charge of reattempting multimillion projects that have previously failed where detailed questions about the task are important to understand before taking the job.

“Hamburger Flipper” entails flipping the *$)@*&$ hamburger. If you are worthy of hiring then you should understand that without further questions. If you, as a GenZ, feel you have deep meaningful questions about the diversity ratios represented in the company management before taking the job then you are the one I dont want to hire because it leads to the other problems.

“Mmm, OK. But what about the origin story of the founder of this organization? Was she escaping oppression?”

“It doesnt make a difference. You are the janitor. Get to mopping or find work elsewhere.”

If your GenZ employees are quitting because they “didnt ask enough questions” to understand that in your organization a “hamburger flipper” needs to do rectal exams on living cattle then maybe the problem is the management of the company.

As surprising as it sounds, Ive run into this more than once. “We just cant find anyone to stay in this job.” “I have an idea, had you considered not lying to applicants?”

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Most things can be trained out of them, except for their biggest problem, fear.

They are terrified of making decisions. Tiny decisions. Like should the post-its be blue or orange decisions.

I can teach them how to do a job. I can not teach them how to be brave enough to to it.

[know.your.why]

My sister has three decades of HR responsibilities in corporate level industries. I asked her if this story seemed accurate to her from her experience.

This is what she said:

Yes this is absolutely accurate. Poor work ethic, easily offended, a deep seated belief that the workplace should change to accommodate them rather than the other way around, bring emotional problems to work, unreliable when deadlines bring increased pressure or stress…potentially the worst generation of adults the US has seen.

[Churchillspirit]

We are seeing the results now of kids being taught that there are no winners or losers - every kid gets a prize.

Life is not like that.

Most of us learned that at school. These young people are having to learn it the hard way.

[daniel1212]

Also,

Seventy-one percent of young people are ineligible to join the military, according to 2017 Pentagon data. The reasons: obesity, no high school diploma or a criminal record...According to one report, 52 percent of employers in Pennsylvania find it challenging to hire people with adequate skills, training or education. - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/05/14/military-service-most-young-people-dont-qualify-careers/3665840002/

You can much blame that on the demise of Biblical Christian faith when tested by prosperity and the massive numbers of abortion, coupled with contraception and work outside the homestead for women, which significantly decreased birth rate, esp. among the demographic most likely to enlist, and has decreased more in the recent past, with the % per pop. size of military being half of what it once was:

Millennial women are having babies at a slower rate than any previous generation of women in American history. Between the year 2007 and 2012, the rate at which African American women in their 20s had children dropped by 14 percent. The rate at which Caucasian American women in their 20s had children dropped by 11 percent. The rate at which Hispanic American women in their 20s had children dropped by an astounding 26 percent. - https://defendernetwork.com/lead-story/intelligent-reasons-millennials-arent-kids/

Millennials with Generation Z generate 57% of pet ownership in America. Millennials lead the share of pet owners in the U.S. (31%). In 2012, $52 billion was on pets. For 2021, roughly $109.6 billion have been spent on pets in the U.S. - https://www.thezebra.com/resources/research/pet-ownership-statistics/

In a recent survey conducted by YPulse, they found out that 76% of Millenials (ages 20 to 38) prefer to have pets over children. Over half of the Millennials who answered the survey own a dog, while 35% own a cat. - https://topdogtips.com/millennials-on-parenthood-opting-for-pets/

Dog or baby? 22% of Millennials, Gen Z prefer pets over kids. - https://www.wfla.com/news/animals/dog-or-baby-22-of-millennials-gen-z-prefer-pets-over-kids/

Dec 8, 2022 — A new Forbes Advisor survey found that an overwhelming majority of pet owners (78%) acquired pets during the pandemic. - https://www.forbes.com/advisor/pet-insurance/survey-78-pet-owners-acquired-pets-during-pandemic/

there was a time—1850 to be precise—when huge households, chock full of tykes, were common and considered “right.” US Census data from 1850 show that families with six to nine kids were common.... the culture dictated that a woman’s place was in the home, and her fulfillment was found there, where she served her husband and raised her children. In his 1983 book Family and Divorce in California, 1850-1890, University of Oklahoma historian Robert Griswold cited an article published in the San Mateo Gazette in the mid-19th century that states, “Woman is set in the household and man is sent out into the world.”

..Family size in the US peaked between 1860 and 1920 because infant mortality rates were declining while large families were still valued, according to Northern Kentucky University sociologist Joan Ferrante’s 1992 book Sociology: A Global Perspective. Even a woman of modest means could “be happy in the love of her husband, her home, and its beautiful duties without asking the world for its smiles and favors,” the article argued... Women, Ferrante writes, “The mother’s median age at the time of her last child’s birth was 40 in 1850; by 1940 it had fallen to 27.3.” .. In 1980, less than 0.5% of all households had eight or more children; - https://qz.com/reparations-slavery-uk-trevelyan-grenada-1850156017

[daniel1212]

Note: accreditation due - The article I referred to in post 1 that argued "One problem with people in our generation is doing something that we dislike and have no passion for. Many young people feel pressured by their parents or others to get a well-paying job. These jobs include doctor, lawyer, engineer, nurse, and many others. They force themselves to enjoy it because of salaries. Even the highly-paid jobs aren’t enough to make a living.But a problem with doing what others want you to do is that you don’t think about yourself and what you like. Instead, you’re stuck with a job that you hate" -

was https://thehawkeye.org/31226/op-ed/the-generation-that-doesnt-want-to-work/

[Moltke]

All their lives they have been subjected to a neverending barrage of end-of-the-world negativity. No wonder they are messed up.

The media, leftist politicians, eco-nuts to blame most.

[Stravinsky]

Plenty of middle aged and elderly people you can hire who will be more reliable, companies. Just don’t hire these folks. Simple as that. What’s that, not interested in someone who isn’t “hip”? Then eat dirt and die, trash.