Why are Gen Zs changing jobs frequently? Here’s what they need to learn

“Gen Z,” a much-talked-about, or let’s say, the hot potato of the job market, has always been under the radar of headlines. Yet, agree with it or not, they have smashed the status quo of the workplace in more ways than one, and not always for negative reasons. For India’s youngest workforce, the idea of a “dream job” is no longer confined to a plush office or a steady paycheck. It is about meaning, about being seen, valued, and aligned with a larger purpose. The modern workplace, once a symbol of stability, is now being reshaped by a generation that seeks not permanence, but purpose. Generation Z is often labelled as the “job-hopping” generation. But the real question is: Why are they switching jobs within a year? Is it really about the fat paycheck, a careless demeanor, or is it someth