Q&A: Gen Z puts high priority on jobs with meaning, purpose, but sees daunting hurdles
Astrobitica
August 4, 2026 (Last updated: August 4, 2026) 1 minute read
Among Gen Z, 79% want a job mainly focused on helping people or making a positive difference in others’ lives. But only about half of workers ages 18–29 who want such a position say they have one.
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