“A Scam”, “Horrible”, “Unfair” – ‘It Feels Like There’s No Jobs’: 12 Gen Z Voters on the U.S. Economy

Young people today are heading into one of the most challenging job markets for their cohort in recent memory. Open positions feel few and far between, the cost of living remains high, and the idea of A.I.-fueled job losses looms large.

This feels like a decisive moment, both economically and for members of Gen Z in particular, as they enter and change the workplace. For its latest focus group, Times Opinion spoke with 12 white-collar Gen Z job seekers about the rough job market, A.I., what the ideal work environment actually looks like and the rise of “hustle culture.”