"Generation X, the Forgotten Generation, the Latchkey Generation, the Oregon Trail Generation; these are just a few of the names for the disaffected, sarcastic youth of the 1980s. Now, they are in the fully grown adult workforce, approaching retirement age, and finding their lifelong cynicism validated. Gen X grew up with the promise that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can have a nice, middle-class life."
"They've watched that promise crumble and fall and are mad about side hustles and a full-time job. Here are the real (and valid) reasons Gen X doesn't want to work anymore. Make Money: 12 ways to pocket up to $300 1. Burnout from decades of hard work From day one, Gen X was taught that they only had to work hard and not break laws, and in exchange, they could have a pretty OK life."
"Basic needs like housing, medical care, electricity, food, and a home life were guaranteed as long as they went to work and did their jobs. Decades of struggling for the middle-of-the-road American life have left Gen X exhausted and burnt out. They don't want to work without the economic stability they've been promised their whole lives. Who really has the cheapest auto insurance in your area? Check your zip code here. 2. Desire for work-life balance"
Generation X entered adulthood with the promise that hard work and rule-following would yield a stable middle-class life, but that promise has eroded. Decades of labor to secure housing, healthcare, utilities, and family life have produced widespread exhaustion and burnout. Many members prioritize work-life balance and refuse to repeat emotionally absent, workaholic patterns for their children. The generation faces frustration over disappearing career advancement narratives and resentment toward side hustles as compensation for unstable full-time employment. Approaching retirement age, many Gen Xers are reevaluating labor choices and rejecting work that lacks stability, advancement, or meaningful balance.
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