Quiet Quitting Was Never the Issue: The Future of Work and Gen Z's Thoughtful Exploration of Career Paths 🚀

Is your side hustle a ticket to career elevation 🎟️ or a potential roadblock 🚧?

A recent discussion I had on Get Hired by LinkedIn News UK, hosted by Retail Editor at LinkedIn Aaron Toumazou, dived deep into how Gen Z is navigating the future of work. 🌐

One clear takeaway: It's NOT about traditional paths anymore.🚫

We're witnessing a new generation that's breaking the norms. Often perceived as ‘lazy’, Gen Z is rather being discerningly mindful of their career options. They're questioning the tried-and-true pathways previous generations took.

They ask: Why follow a linear trajectory of education to employment, especially for a simple pay check, when the digital age offers multiple avenues? 📲

For many, the conventional route of entering education and then settling for a standard job is no longer enticing. Not when a simple TikTok video can earn X amount or when they, as creative individuals, can earn and achieve Y in innovative ways. 🎨

So, it begs the question: What are companies doing to attract this calibre of talent and make it worth their while? 🤔

Let's circle back to the side hustle conversation. 🔄

Shola West joined me on the LinkedIn Live and emphasised the importance of transparency from the start, viewing such entrepreneurial endeavours as pure examples of passion. 🌟

Cel Amade added that an employer's response to such pursuits can be a reflection of the company's culture and its willingness to nurture talent.

And as I stressed in the discussion, side hustles are all about upskilling and becoming a greater asset. If your employer doesn't see it that way, it speaks volumes about the organisation's culture and their hunger (or lack thereof) to nurture talent. 🌱

In a nutshell, doing your job and chasing your passion doesn't label you as 'lazy'. It screams ambition, creativity, and resilience. 📣

Gen Z is rewriting the narrative, and businesses need to pivot, evolve, and listen if they're to harness this powerhouse of talent. 🔄

Thoughts? 💭

Share your insights below. 👇

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