It’s Official: We’ve Entered the Great Millennial Career Crisis

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Maybe you’ve seen content creator Janel Abrahami’s viral TikTok about the “Great Millennial Career Crisis.” Or maybe you’re a millennial who is starting to second-guess their chosen career path. Either way, one thing is true: Widespread career unrest and dissatisfaction are happening, particularly among millennials.

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While Gen Zers gained enough visibility into unfilled career promises to know they should opt for career minimalism, millennials weren’t so lucky. And now, they are asking themselves, “If I did everything right, why am I not seeing it pay off?” With no answers and zero direction, a large majority of millennials have officially entered crisis mode.

I spoke with Janel Abrahami, along with a few millennials, to learn more about the “Great Millennial Career Crisis.” And now, I’m breaking down what it is, why it’s common, and what to do if you find yourself among the many millennials feeling it.

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In this article 1 What is the Great Millennial Career Crisis? 2 What factors have led to the Great Millennial Career Crisis? 3 What to do if you’re experiencing a career crisis