The generation everyone loves to blame.
Life of Gen Z:
AI replacing jobs
Entry-level positions vanishing before we even graduate
School feels pointless
Learning skills that AI already does better
Degrees = Debt
$30k-$100k for a piece of paper that guarantees nothing
Housing unaffordable
Average home costs 8x the average salary
Wars starting again
Draft memes aren't funny when they feel real
Called lazy
By the generation that bought houses on minimum wage
The Vibe
Doom scrolling, but make it aesthetic.
By the Numbers
1997-2012
Gen Z birth years
2B+
Gen Z population worldwide
$360K
Average home price (was $120K for Boomers)
45%
Of Gen Z has student debt
Then vs Now
Boomers:
Bought a house at 25 on a single income
Gen Z:
Living with 3 roommates at 28
Boomers:
Walked into a job with a handshake
Gen Z:
500 applications, 3 interviews, ghosted
Boomers:
College cost a summer job
Gen Z:
College costs a decade of debt
Boomers:
Retirement at 65
Gen Z:
What's retirement?
Why This is Going Viral
This format captures exactly how Gen Z feels right now. Millions of views. Thousands of retweets. One shared experience.
"A generation building a future in a system that feels broken."
WE'RE NOT LAZY. WE'RE PLAYING ON HARD MODE.