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UnWasted Time

... . As Zs in particular are more likely to follow their own paths of faith, they may give up alcohol, either for good or during observed religious holidays such as Lent or Ramadan; if not themselves personally, they’re likely to know people who follow such religions and will be used to having friends who abstain from drinking. The expectations for drinking as a form of socialization also lessen as out-of-home entertainment continues to evolve to meet youth’s desire for bigger and better IRL ...

No New Friends

... more challenging to form friendships in the first place.As Gen Ys forged a nontraditional path when they arrived at adulthood by engaging in an extended adolescence, delaying or foregoing marriage and children, and changing homes and jobs more frequently than their predecessors, friends became more important than ever (see Friends With Benefits). Young adults today aren’t necessarily creating their own families at an early age, and they often move away from their hometown, so they seek a support ...

(Net)Work Hard, Play Hard

... , it aims to bring meaningful interactions into the lifestyles of modern day young professionals. Membership grants access to privately hosted events, the members’ database, and a personal concierge.The Path As The New York Times highlighted, few meditation studios have capitalized on mindful networking quite like The Path. Its classes have become a nucleus for technology and fashion types who would rather mingle over post-class tea than cocktails. The Path teaches ancient meditation using modern ...

Making A Living

... pressure to adhere to this since it was the standard measure of success. Even if people had individual aspirations when it came to these areas, they weren't as able to pursue them since they had limited opportunities to go outside of this traditional path. Gen Ys and Zs, however, don't feel the need to aspire to such when it comes to these key areas of their lives; to them, success isn't defined by one's job title, salary, or the square footage of their home, but rather, by attaining the lifestyle they ...

School Of (Work)Life

... access and flexibility to take their work outside the office. These cultural factors made them less inclined to socialize throughout the day, as did office layouts; having physical walls up created emotional barriers among colleagues. Yet modern young adults have a drastically different approach to work culture based on their generational values, life path, and the technology at their fingertips. As Ys are reaching many adult milestones like marriage and parenthood later in life and even foregoing ...

Build Your Own Career

... taking a DIY approach to their career path. Unlike when Baby Boomers or Gen Xers were young professionals, youth today aren’t following traditional career paths. With many other factors affecting the job market as well as their evolving preferences, such steady, clear-cut routes are not as desirable to young professionals today as they were in the past. Ys experienced the impact the Great Recession had on the job market firsthand, and thus don’t count on having the stability of a ready-made corporate ...

Job Search Party

... career path and the upswing in the gig economy have also led them to seek new jobs more often than their predecessors, requiring a renovation of the traditional job search to align with their expectations. As the workplace becomes more social to better serve young generations' preferences, the job hunt has as well. More companies are turning to social media to recruit potential employees, and some new search services resemble dating apps (see examples). Mediums that Ys and Zs are comfortable with in ...

Personal Property

... keeping up with those around them. Gen Xers also regarded homes as a key status symbol, and thus believed the bigger the house the better. Since buying a prefab house, rather than a personalized one, enabled them to get the most space for their money, Xers, too, typically had houses that looked highly similar. However, to Gen Ys and Zs, who value customization and individuality in nearly every aspect of their lives, from their career paths to their romantic relationships, it’s far from aspirational to ...

House Funders

... now given that they’ve experienced a much-discussed extended adolescence and aren’t following the same life path as their predecessors (see Off-Roading). However, they can’t ignore the number of current young homeowners, and they need to address this group in their messaging, products, and services. Meanwhile, brands across all categories need to be ready for Ys who are finding ways to reach homeownership and will soon be buying houses in droves. While Ys may be delayed homeowners compared to ...

The FUND-amentals

... these will help them achieve the life they want now.Zs are future-focused, whether making financial decisions or purchasing choices. Demonstrate the long-term benefits of your products and services to win this audience as they plan for the lives they want to achieve in the years ahead.Ys and Zs are taking unique paths through adulthood that represent opportunities for brands. Consider what new offerings your brand can provide, such as sabbatical savings or early investment services, to meet the ...