Gen Zs Are Rethinking 9-To-5 Work: Will Hong Kong Cope Without The Hustle? | Insight

In one July 2024 survey, over a third of Hong Kong youths who are not working or studying had no intention to find a job. There is a term for them - NEETs - people not in education, employment or training. At the same time, a growing number are content with part-time or gig work, eschewing longer-term stability. The youth's ennui can be linked to Hong Kong's economic doldrums, high real estate prices and political apathy. But there is also a mismatch between Gen Zs’ perception of labour and Hong Kong's prevailing work culture. Over 40% of young workers often think about quitting. Are Hong Kong's youth checking out of work, and what will that mean for the Special Administrative Region's future? 0:00 Why are Hong Kong Gen Zs shunning work? 04:09 Impact of the pandemic on youths 07:17 Getting by with odd jobs 11:29 Confronting a tough job market 13:55 Gen Z and job-hopping 16:50 What do Gen Zs want in job? 18:25 Can Hong Kong Gen Zs afford to be picky? 21:14 Hong Kong’s part-time or slashing culture 25:15 Why Hong Kong youths don’t have long-term goals 32:35 Hong Kong’s manpower crunch 34:38 Gen Z’s working style and culture 37:05 The generational clash at work 40:00 Will Gen Zs get back to work? ========= ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsight #HongKong #China #GenZ #YouthUnemployment For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider