Elizabeth Swan, a young educator, highlights the challenges of pursuing a teaching career amidst unfulfilled promises of job security and financial stability. Despite her qualifications, Swan can only find substitute work, earning $32,000 annually, which forces her and her partner to live with their families while they aspire to independence. The article reflects broader concerns among Gen Z about career prospects, homeownership, and starting families against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. Many respondents share similar feelings of disillusionment and shifting aspirations in an unpredictable world.
Elizabeth Swan, a 27-year-old teacher, expresses disillusionment with the American dream, citing job shortages and financial instability preventing traditional goals such as homeownership and family.
Despite being licensed to teach, Elizabeth Swan has only secured a low-paying substitute position and fears for her financial future, including potential homelessness.
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