23.01.2026 - Benoît Vancauwenberghe
More depressing than unemployment: The unspoken crisis of Gen Z at work
For many in Gen Z, working now feels more depressing than being unemployed.
This isn’t laziness , it’s a rational rejection of a system that no longer delivers security, purpose, or mental health.
This article explores why young workers are walking away, and what it really means for the future of work.