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... traveling?Select all that apply Cost | Delays/cancellations | Lost luggage | Packing | Getting luggage from place-to-place | Security screenings/check points | Boredom (i.e. while waiting for transportation or on transportation) | Buying tickets | Cleanliness of transportation (e.g. planes, trains) | Navigating public transportation (e.g. airports, train stations, metro) | Scheduling transportation | Transfers/connections | Planning what to do in a destination | Customer ...

Build Your Own Career

... trajectory of their professional journey, too, choosing a Build Your Own Career model and therefore demanding more control over their individual careers rather than letting an employer or industry dictate their ability to grow and progress; 75% of youth would rather create their own career path than follow one set forth by an employer.Although the Great Recession led to a less stable job market and a workforce less confident in its job security, it’s far from the only factor affecting youth’s outlook ...

No Money, More Problems

... sense of security, it means they have even less downtime and are more likely to feel burned out and overwhelmed. The rising cost of living and the inability to pay down their debt takes an emotional toll on Ys, as does the sense that they're financially flying blind. The template for previous generations doesn't work for them, and they're having to reconfigure their life choices with little historical data to go on. Because it's harder to see themselves achieving the traditional milestones of ...

Making A Living

... circumstances. And Ys and Zs are re-evaluating The Fund-amentals of financial security, and, in turn, their approach to banking and retirement, to fit the lives they want. They even feel they should be able to determine the Asking Price of everything they buy across all consumer categories. These pieces, along with the many others in this report, demonstrate how young generations are reinventing work, finance, and home to meet their modern needs, lifestyles, and values.  ...

Alt Pay

... well as rewards and gift cards. - MOBILE WALLETS - Among respondents, 35% expressed interest in using mobile wallets in lieu of traditional payment options. New platforms may ease the transition into screen-based transactions. The LifeLock Wallet is a comprehensive digital wallet app that offers the added security of identity and theft protection. Softcard is a mobile payments initiative, backed by AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, that works in tandem with multiple banks and hundreds of mainstream ...

Risk Management

... reflective of their desire for safety and security by building a true support system of genuine friends they can count on instead of a massive group that could make one look cool. Furthermore, they’re cognizant of peer pressure and think carefully before choosing to follow others in potentially risky or bad behavior. As one 15-year-old male from Nashville explained, “Some of my friends go out and drink or smoke, and I don’t do stuff like that, so I just stay home.” Zs realize that associating with ...

(Net)Work Hard, Play Hard

... their economic security rests on it, young people are more willing to devote more time to it than in the past, seeing it as a shrewd move. Alternative work styles are also contributing to the networking boom since many young people are working remotely and aren’t surrounded by colleagues all day, meaning they don’t have work as an outlet to meet new friends on a regular basis. To grapple with this circumstance, they’re turning to other organized outlets. Already, 35% of U.S. Trendsetters and 30% of ...

Free Spirit(uality)

... . Religion offers a unique sense of historical perspective that dovetails neatly with Ys’ interest in origin stories to better understand the world around them. Similarly, the rituals of religion provide Ys with a reliable security blanket that they can return to in moments of uncertainty, while also inspiring them to create their own traditions and modern holidays with friends (#Celebrate, The Cassandra Report, Fall/Winter 2014). So, while they may no longer need to rely on religion for community or ...

Cashless Is King

... Square transactions. Ys and Zs are warming up to digital currencies, with more than 1 in 10 owning such and a growing number of cryptocurrency options on the market. Think about getting ahead of this trend and allowing young people to pay this way. - Social Security - Social media platforms and chat apps are increasingly integrating payment components. Kik Messaging app Kik is creating its own cryptocurrency, Kin, on the Ethereum blockchain to be used inside and out of the app. The company ...

Zconomy

... , financially speaking. Having witnessed the effects of the mortgage crisis and recession on their parents and/or siblings, they are cognizant of potential financial peril. They will, however, be more measured in their decisions (see Z DNA: Security), opting to acquire higher quality, but fewer, possessions. They are extraordinarily calculating consumers, often both conducting thorough research before making a purchase and thinking about the long-term implications, including how long that purchase will last ...