The pandemic has influenced Gen Z and Millennial women to rethink their careers.

The pandemic has influenced Gen Z and Millennial women to rethink their careers. While job stability during the pandemic was workers’ number one priority, as offices start opening back up and the pandemic begins to ease, some young employees are looking for more fulfilling roles. According to a Microsoft survey, Gen Z and young Millennial employees struggle more than any other generation with feeling engaged or excited about work, and more than half of 18-25-year-old workers are considering quitting their jobs. One 25-year-old notes that the pandemic influenced her to change career paths from working as an analyst at a private equity firm in San Francisco to working at a healthcare tech company to have a more impactful influence on her community. YPulse’s employment and career goals data shows that 64% of Millennials agree that the pandemic has made them reassess their career goals. As more athletes and celebrities voice their struggles with mental health, it’s normalizing the conversation for young workers who experienced increased levels of burnout working from home. Trained psychologist and chief clinical officer at Ginger also notes that Gen Z and Millennials want mental health awareness from their employers through stronger benefits, more paid time-off, and flexibility with their schedules. (NBC News)