Millennials’ various ruination campaigns include fabric softener, diamonds, and more. Among the many deaths by millennial is one often broadcast in blaring headlines by the likes of Forbes and CNBC: loyalty to one’s employer. Allegedly, just as much millennials love to sow destruction and make life harder for older generations, they’re also huge fans of job-hopping.
In truth, job-hopping is a real trend, and it is more common among younger people. The concerned business journalists say that it’s hard for employers to staff their businesses adequately. That we’re seeing a generational shift in workplace loyalty. That millennials and Gen Z are just so value-driven and conscientious, they’d rather live a life of purpose — and that means they’re ready to bounce whenever a workplace fails to meet their incredibly high standards. No job is ever good enough for them!
But what if that’s true — and not for the reasons you’d think? What if the job-hopping is a reluctant and distressing decision rather than a power move? What if instead of looking for greener pastures, it’s just a matter of looking for a place that actually has grass instead of tumbleweeds?
Life, Work, and the Pursuit of Happiness
A recent Gallup report eagerly branded millennials as “the job-hopping generation.” Compared to previous…
