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Young people are side-hustling their way out of the cost-of-living crisis
Having substituted consumption for creativity and technical skills, shopping becomes a form of self-actualization--there's no small number of teenage girls who associate personal growth with changing their wardrobe--"retail therapy" becomes an active way of feeling good. Shopping,
Jacob Lund Fisker • Early Retirement Extreme: A philosophical and practical guide to financial independence
Meet the Gen Zers who launched their side hustles before even starting high school—now they’re making a fortune as their own bosses. According to LinkedIn, the second-fastest growing job title for Gen Z grads is Founder. Nearly two-thirds of people aged 18-35 have either started or plan to start a side gig, with almost half saying they want to be... See more
Kirsten Green • The CQ | Why the Deepseek Chaos Spells Opportunity for Consumer AI
Things are even more dire in China, where youth unemployment sits at 14.5% and Gen Z job-seekers are paying 30 to 50 yuan a day ($4–$7) to sit in faux offices run by “Pretend to Work Company.” These spaces offer computers, snacks, and community for jobless graduates trying to apply for roles or simply pass the time. The trend sits alongside the... See more