Gen Z Dropouts Could Be Your Future Boss: 20-Something Year Olds without Degrees Are Leading the Charge in Side Gigs

94% of Gen Z want to hit financial independence before 55 — and they're planning to use side hustles to get there

Gen Z workers have an opportunity to utilize AI in the workplaceElizabeth Starkova/Getty ImagesGen Z has lofty money goals, with many planning to achieve financial independence by 55.And they don't want to rely on a traditional 9-to-5 to reach that milestoneThe findings come from The Great Wealth Reset, a report conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of dub.Beneath the "Gen Z stare" is a desire to retire early — or, at least, have the freedom to…

Gen Z dropouts could be your future boss: 20-something year olds without degrees are leading the charge in side gigs

Forget an MBA or climbing the corporate ladder. The Jeff Bezos and Elon Musks of tomorrow could be Gen Z dropouts. That’s because new research shows they’re most likely to be working on their own side hustles outside of their 9-to-5 jobs.   It’s no secret that Gen Z grads are feeling the burn after spending a small fortune on their degree, only to realize the qualification is pretty “useless” and won’t even increase their chances of getting empl…

Gen Z Workers Regret College—Lack of Career Prospects Has Them Turning to Side Hustles — Minding The Campus

According to a 2025 Gen Z Career Prospects Report, which surveyed 1,000 full-time Gen Z workers across the U.S., nearly 23 percent say they regret going to college, and another 19 percent say their degree hasn’t helped them in their career. A separate article published last month affirms the trend, noting that “for a growing […] The post Gen Z Workers Regret College—Lack of Career Prospects Has Them Turning to Side Hustles appeared first on Mind…