A new study reveals Gen Z is experiencing significant stress and health issues, raising concerns about their overall wellbeing.
New York: It’s tough out there for Gen Z. A recent MetLife study shows they’re really struggling with their overall health and wellbeing.
According to Todd Katz from MetLife, Gen Z isn’t doing well at all. Their holistic health has dropped more than any other age group, which is pretty alarming.
Only about one in three Gen Z workers feel healthy, which is 10% lower than the average worker. The gap between them and older generations, like Boomers, is the biggest it’s ever been.
The study, done in September and set to be published in March, found that Gen Z feels more stressed, burned out, and isolated than their peers. They’re also feeling less successful and more anxious compared to just a few years ago.
Financial burdens are a big part of the problem. Many are trying to save for big life expenses while everything seems to cost more. It’s no wonder they’re feeling overwhelmed.
In fact, a staggering 38% of Gen Z is reportedly facing a “midlife crisis” due to these financial pressures. Some even turn down job offers because they can’t afford commuting costs or work clothes.
Worryingly, 60% of Gen Z women and 45% of men fear that the high cost of living will hinder their future financial security.
Katz points out that the workplace is more diverse than ever, with different generations having different needs. For Gen Z, that means they need help with things like student debt and childcare costs.
Some have even rejected job offers if the company culture or benefits don’t align with what they want. Katz suggests that employers need to do a better job of communicating available benefits to their workers.
He emphasizes that even if great benefits are offered, if employees don’t know how to use them effectively, their satisfaction will suffer, impacting their overall health.
