Young Americans' Job Market Pessimism: A Fresh Divide

Summary

Young Americans job market outlook is significantly bleaker than their older counterparts, with only 43% expressing optimism, compared to 64% of those aged 55 and older. This gap is the widest among 141 countries surveyed by Gallup. The optimism among young people in the US plummeted after 2023, dropping 27 points by 2025, unlike the older generation. Fac…

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Young Americans job market outlook is significantly bleaker than their older counterparts, with only 43% expressing optimism, compared to 64% of those aged 55 and older. This gap is the widest among 141 countries surveyed by Gallup. The optimism among young people in the US plummeted after 2023, dropping 27 points by 2025, unlike the older generation. Factors contributing to this pessimism include frustration over past generations easier access to housing and jobs, and the impact of AI fears and

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