Summary
A report shows that many millennials are rethinking their careers due to a combination of high costs, dissatisfaction with traditional career paths, and a lack of well-being at work. Jessi Jean Cowan, a millennial from Denver, discusses how these factors have led her and others to reconsider their professional lives. Her perspectives on social media have resonated widely, highlighting a broader trend of millennial career crisis.
Key Facts
- Only 33% of global employees say they are doing well at work.
- Employee well-being has been decreasing since 2022, according to Gallup.
- Millennial disengagement is linked to a $438 billion loss in the global economy in 2024.
- Many millennials feel pressured by rising living costs and the changing nature of work.
- Jessi Jean Cowan, a millennial, shared her story of career dissatisfaction, influencing many online.
- Cowan attributes the millennial career crisis to unmet expectations and changing life priorities.
- Millennials often burdened with student loans struggle with traditional success markers, like home ownership.
- Cowan’s social media posts on this crisis have received millions of views, showing widespread interest.
