A survey by Deputy reveals a surprising uptick in positive sentiment among shift workers over the past year, with 78.9% feeling good at the end of their shifts, a near half-percentage point increase. This contrasts with broader economic anxieties and highlights demographic shifts, particularly the rise of Gen Z in the shift-based workforce.
Doomspending, a new term for frivolous spending driven by economic anxiety, reflects a generational shift in financial outlook among young Westerners. Unlike previous generations who prioritized saving, Gen Z and millennials are spending now due to perceived declining economic fortunes and a loss of faith in traditional financial systems.
Graduating students booed speakers mentioning artificial intelligence at commencement ceremonies at the University of Central Florida and the University of Arizona, reflecting anxieties about job prospects and capitalism. While some speakers like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faced no pushback, the reactions highlight a growing unease among young people about AI's impact on their future.
