More Gen Z teens are now choosing to work part-time jobs after school and during the summer than have in more than a decade. This shift has led to an increase in employment at restaurants and stores—and is also changing cultural norms. Data from the Labor Department shows that in 2023, 37% of 16-to-19-year-olds either had a job or were actively searching for one, marking the highest annual rate since 2008. Inflation has played a significant role in motivating students from lower-income backgrounds to work, as they aim to assist their parents in paying bills or use the extra income for social activities with friends. YPulse’s most recent Employment and Career Goals data shows that even younger teens are working in droves: one quarter of 13-17-year-olds are employed full- or part-time this year. (Washington Post)
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