Making sense of Gen Z's workplace nihilism

One in 4 full-time Generation Z employees regret attending college, according to a recent survey in the United States. Despite holding degrees, many young people are struggling to find a job in their preferred industry and wish they had pursued a higher-paying field.

The average college tuition fee has more than doubled in the 21st century, now costing more than $38,000 per year. Graduation no longer guarantees a cushy job — in addition to unemployment, student debt, and inflation, many Gen Zers (roughly aged 13-29) contend with traditional entry-level positions disappearing due to automation.