Question – Is it okay to ask my boss about money problems?
Wondering whether it’s appropriate to talk to your upper management about financial problems? Our career coach offers a few tips to help navigate tricky office conversations. Question: Is it appropriate to approach your boss about financial issues? Denise, Oxford Approaching your boss about financial issues depends upon the situation and what you...
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Question – Is burnout at work normal?
Wondering whether exhaustion and burnout is a regular occurrence at work? Thinking of moving on? Our career coach offers some guidance in moving forward. Question: Is it normal to feel waves of burnout at work? How do you know when it’s time to get out? Jacob, Illinois In many jobs,...
Study says Gen Z have become loneliest generation
Despite assumptions that older generations are lonely, new research suggests young people struggle the most with feelings of isolation. Balancing between real and digital life has become increasingly tougher too, the study says. New research suggests that Generation Z are now the ‘loneliest generation’. It’s believed that the pandemic, lockdowns, an...
Survey finds one third of Gen Z avoiding retirement savings
Remember when retirement funds were a given? According to a new study, more Gen Zers are avoiding saving for old age and not thinking about their finances long-term. A new report from Bankrate says that 31% of Gen Z have not invested in their retirement savings over the last...
Report says recession leaving Gen Z the worst off
A cost of living crisis, stagnant wages, and shrinking economies are leaving young people worst off, according to a new study. Many Gen Zers are unable to save or invest for the future. This may not come as much of a surprise, but it turns out Gen Z may...
How should musicians and bands reach Gen Z listeners?
Young artists looking to make a splash in the music industry have their work cut out for them. In a hyper competitive, video centric market, it can be difficult to gain traction with Gen Z audiences. Trying to create buzz or hype around a musical act in 2022 is...
Everything you need to know about going freelance
More young people today are interested in going self-employed than ever before, but it’s not quite as simple as quitting your day job and lugging a laptop to Starbucks. Here’s a rundown of the essentials you need to know. Say you haven’t had an existential crisis over the few years and we’ll call you a liar. Left to our own devices throughout the majority of the pandemic, there’s been little else...
Nearly one in ten young people never intend to start working
New research suggests that Gen Z is losing hope in what they consider a ‘hostile labour market,’ after a poll found that nine per cent of respondents aged 18 to 24 do not plan on getting a job. Despite the assertions of Kim K and Molly-Mae, it turns out that close to one in ten young people never intend to start working. This is according to new...
Question – How can I get the most out of my first day at work?
Bagged a new job and heading in for your first day? Here are a few tips on enjoying yourself and making the most of the experience from our career coach. Question: What are your top tips for getting the most out of your first day in a new job? Olivia, Manchester First days can be daunting, especially if you’re young and haven’t spent much time in the workplace yet. Some tips apply...
74% of younger people want to switch jobs to build skills
A new study by Amazon has found that nearly three-quarters of Millennial and Gen Z employees are anticipating quitting their current job in order to build their individual skills elsewhere. Frustrated with your workplace? Wishing you could develop new skills to help in your career? Turns out you’re not alone. A new study released by Amazon has found that 74% of Millennial and Gen Z employees are ‘likely to...