A future-of-work expert said Gen Zers didn't have the "promise of stability" at work, so they're putting their personal lives and well-being first.

A future-of-work expert said Gen Zers didn’t have the “promise of stability” at work, so they’re putting their personal lives and well-being first.

  • meep_launcher@lemm.ee
    25·
    10 months ago

    I’ve lost all trust in employers. From large corporations to non-profits to mom and pop to tech startups- I’ve been in it all and I learned businesses do 2 things to their employees:

    1. They lie to you
    2. They underpay you

    I’m now freelance musician and teacher and I’m on track to make more than any employer paid me. I’m still in debt after having the rug pulled from under me from my last job, but I’m digging my way out on my own. I will never let one person be in control of my income ever again.

    • fosforus
      41·
      10 months ago

      I’m now freelance musician and teacher and I’m on track to make more than any employer paid me.

      That’s great! Is there some part of this that you think doesn’t fit into free market capitalism? Seems like you’re living the original american dream there.

      • ZzyzxRoad@sh.itjust.works
        11·
        10 months ago

        Is there some part of this that you think doesn’t fit into free market capitalism?

        This might be the most passive aggressive comment I’ve ever read.

        The answer of course would be “not working for someone else.”