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- For the last two years, it seems everyone has been quitting their jobs.
- Gen Z, who bore the brunt of early 2020 layoffs and job losses, led the way.
- Now, Gen Z is suffering from lack of mentorship, tenure, and stability at a pivotal point in their careers.
The first time a close friend at work quit, I was heartbroken. The next time, I was rattled. After the fourth or fifth, though, I knew the drill.
Of course, as a 20-something, I knew my work friends would move on someday. But I, like many others, was unprepared for the onslaught of resignations that began in April 2021. It reminded me of what teachers would say on the first day of AP history class: Look to your left, and now look to your right. By the end of the year, one of those people won't be here.