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May 2, 2026

How Gen Z Is Navigating an Economy That Hires Their Seniors

A generation that came of age during a pandemic, an inflation spike, and the AI revolution is now confronting a labor market that hires their seniors but pauses on them. When LinkedIn released its 2026 Grad’s Guide on April 15, the headline number landed with an unwelcome thud for the cohort about to enter the… Continue reading

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college ROI, entry-level jobs, Gen Z, Gen Z economy, homeownership rate, labor market 2026, side hustle economy, student loan debt

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