"According to a recent Glassdoor survey of more than 1,000 U.S. professionals, 68% of Gen Z respondents said they would not pursue management if it were not for the paycheck or the title. It may seem like younger workers lack ambition, but the reality is different. Gen Z is redefining professional success through career minimalism, choosing to treat their jobs as a source of stability while channeling ambition and creativity into pursuits outside traditional employment."
"The Corporate Ladder Is Broken For decades, professionals followed a predictable path. Work hard, climb the corporate ladder, give up personal time and expect long-term security in return. Today, that path is less reliable. Problems fueling the shift include: Dry promotions where responsibility increases but compensation does not Declining engagement, with only 21% of workers fully engaged, according to Gallup Reduced job security, even among high-paying corporate and remote roles"
Gen Z embraces career minimalism, treating jobs as stability while pursuing ambition and creativity outside traditional employment. Many Gen Z workers would avoid management absent pay or title, and older generations increasingly adopt minimalism due to broken advancement systems, burnout, and desire for control over work-life fit. Longstanding promotion and security expectations have weakened, with dry promotions, low engagement (21% fully engaged), reduced job security, and AI-driven restructuring undermining traditional ladders. Leadership roles often impose heavier workloads and less support, making advancement less attractive. High prevalence of side hustles reflects a shift toward alternative income and fulfillment sources across generations.
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