I'm Gen Z with baby boomer parents. They are more focused on my professional success than wanting grandchildren.

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Sandrine Jacquot's parents aren't pressuring her to have kids.

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One of Prada's red-hot brands for Gen Z luxury shoppers just posted crazy growth numbers

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Gen Z darling Miu Miu's revenue jumped 93% in the first half of 2024, compared with the same time last year.

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A pool director at a country club hires teens as lifeguards. She sees parents applying for their kids to make life easier, but it has the opposite effect.

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Susie Johnson (not pictured) — who believes helicopter parenting impairs kids' independence — hires teenage lifeguards to supervise swimmers at a country club.

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Gen Z strikes back

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Why so many Gen Zers and millennials have 'money dysmorphia' — even if they are financially better off than they realize

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The 'double bind' is a big mistake employers make that's turning off Gen Z staff

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Gen Zers hate receiving mixed messages in the workplace (stock photo).

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Duolingo is mean, whiny, and annoying. Gen Z loves it.

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Gen Zers can be weird in interviews. A recruiter explained how it sets them back.

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Gen Zers may be making some huge mistakes early on in the jobseeking process (stock photo).

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I'm a luxury wedding caterer in the Hamptons. Here's the biggest difference between Gen Z and millennial weddings.

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Wedding caterer Lexi Ritsch said older couples are more decisive and adventurous when choosing their wedding menu.

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Meet the Roadmap Generation: High-achieving Zoomers are taking an aggressive, long-term approach to planning their careers

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The Roadmap Generation: Gen Z is prioritizing long-term career security more than other generations.
The Roadmap Generation is prioritizing their long-term career trajectory and financial futures more than previous generations.

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