Nearly 50% of Gen Z Say They’re Too Burnt Out to Work

Some people spend their twenties figuring out who they are. Others are just trying to stay awake. According to new data from Youngstown State University, almost half of Gen Z workers already feel too burned out to keep going. Many are questioning whether the grind is even worth it at all.

The national survey of 1,000 full-time professionals found that 43% of Gen Z respondents are enrolled in a degree, certification, or skills course while also working full-time. The drive to “keep learning” has become the new corporate mantra, but the cost is showing up in exhaustion rates that rival middle-aged burnout. Younger workers report higher stress and mental fatigue than any other generation, with many citing cost, time, and job pressure as barriers to advancing their education or careers.

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