Gen Z is actually less likely than previous generations to want a job that is interesting, and less likely to want a job where they can make friends, continuing trends begun by previous generations (see Figure 8.2). Gen Z might think they don’t need to make friends at work because they already have a circle of friends they keep up with online; social media has made it easier than ever to keep in touch with friends even if they are physically far away. Gen Z is also less interested in a job that gives them status, continuing a downward trend begun by Millennials (not shown).
