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Gallup Finds Young Americans Far More Pessimistic About Jobs Than Older Adults

Gallup said 43% of Americans ages 15 to 34 see good local job prospects, a 21-point gap from older adults and the widest among 141 countries.

  • Young Americans aged 15 to 34 have become much more pessimistic about local job prospects, with only 43% saying it is a good time to find a job in 2025, which is 21 percentage points lower than those aged 55 and older.
  • Since 2023, job market optimism among young Americans dropped by 27 points, especially among young women, college-educated individuals, and those not working full-time.
  • The United States is unique in showing a large generational gap in job confidence, where older adults remain relatively optimistic while younger workers are increasingly negative.
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