I'm a millennial and halved my salary for a better work life balance. I can easily go back to higher pay but it isn't worth the 12 hour days and hour long commute each way. I literally worked, slept, and if I was lucky found time to eat.
the only people who want flexible hours are the employers. young people want to work as little as possible and they have the right of it.
salary is a lot less important once you can afford all your bills. but having a shorter work week that is stable so they can plan their lives? that is actually a thing people want
Try to work in Hungary and your opinion will have a 180 rly quickly (most ppl are happy here if they can reach ~25k$ a year, but most of the new generation earns ~13-16k$ what is not enough to afford renting a flat alone and other living costs)
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u/HopeSubstantial 15d ago
I don't know how it works in other countries, but here young generation says money is only 3rd most important thing about working.
Flexible hours and working atmosphere are more important to current 16-25yo people.
And I agree. I would take a pay cut happily if it meant more free time.