Not just AI, being young can put your job at risk: Here’s why
While headlines blame AI for shrinking job opportunities, a deeper issue lurks: youngism. Early-career workers face stereotypes of laziness, entitlement, and unreliability, pushing them out of entry-level roles. U.S. surveys show Gen Z hires struggle to meet expectations, while internships and career pathways shrink. Marginalizing youth harms both individuals and companies, creating long-term economic and cultural costs.
While headlines blame AI for shrinking job opportunities, a deeper issue lurks: youngism. Early-career workers face stereotypes of laziness, entitlement, and unreliability, pushing them out of entry-level roles. U.S. surveys show Gen Z hires struggle to meet expectations, while internships and career pathways shrink. Marginalizing youth harms both individuals and companies, creating long-term economic and cultural costs.
