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I’m Gen X and Made Friends With My Gen Z Coworker

As part of Gen X, for most of my life, my work friends have typically been relatively close to me in age. Yet, after over 23 years of teaching public school, I’ve experienced a newfound joy in working with younger colleagues. I appreciate their energy and enthusiasm, not to mention…

My Gen Z Daughter and I Approach Our Careers Differently

As a Gen X dad, I get along well with my Gen Z daughter, but occasionally we butt heads across the generational divide. While we have a lot of things in common, we also have some different perspectives on life.We communicate differentlyMy daughter is approaching 20 and has been comfortable…

Gen Z is storming the links

Eleanor Lee grew up surrounded by golf. Her grandparents were members of the exclusive Claremont Country Club in Oakland, California, and would take Lee and her family to the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club near San Diego every Thanksgiving to play its nine-hole course. “​​Most of my golf memories…

Gen Z Is Getting Into Camping As Fears of Recession Threaten Travel

Camping — the ultimate budget travel option — is more popular than ever with Gen Z.More campers today are younger, and although they may be looking for an affordable way to travel, they’re not afraid to get spendy during their trips, according to Kampgrounds of America’s 2025 Camping and Outdoor…

Gen Z Quit Tech Job to Take Gap Year, Breaking Societal Norms

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tobi Adekeye, a 27-year-old content creator and project manager based in Toronto. It’s been edited for length and clarity.In mid-2024, I started playing around with the idea of quitting my job, but I hesitated.I felt it would be shameful to already…

Gen Z Is Running Out of Job Prospects

Good morning. Elon Musk held a town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday. Over the course of 100 minutes, he gave out million-dollar checks and fielded questions about sending federal savings to taxpayers. He also acknowledged the slump in his net worth, much of which has come from Tesla’s falling stock…