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Quarter Life Crisis

November 23, 2006


A Concourse Group study shows young workers 18 to 34 are more "extremely dissatisfied" with their jobs than any other age group, with 50% feeling burned out and 25% seeking an entirely new career. Twenty somethings have unusually high expectations because of growing up during economic prosperity and seeing young adults making easy fortunes in the tech bubble. Although the bubble has burst, young workers desire for high salaries, quick promotions, and moderate work hours has not diminished. They insist the work-place be friendly and entertaining plus they're passionate about learning and growing. They want a career that fulfills a personal talent or calling while allowing time for family and friends. Mixing work and life is valued.
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  1. I believe that the quarter-life crisis is experienced when some basic life goals have actualized (marriage, children, purchase of a home, completion of a degree and launching off into a career) and the full brunt of the responsibility that ensues bring a sense of a rude awakening. This life change is the culmination of the maturing process. Boys to Men if you will. One must reaccess goals and values to bring a new barometer to gage life and it’s ups and downs.
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    Comment by Timothy Torres - Nov 27, 2006 @ 12:53 AM

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