Yes, Gen Z is staring at you. question is why.
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Roughly 38 percent of Generation Z employees reported feeling lonely at work, higher than any other age demographic, according to a new report.
What is the "Gen Z Stare?" Older TikTok users say that Gen Z workers often give blank, unresponsive stares. Gen Zers are pushing back.
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Brett Cooper says Democrats have sparked a progressive Gen Z revolt they can’t control, as Obama tells party members to stop 'whining’ and get in the fight.
Those days feel worlds away and yet Y2K has made a resounding comeback among younger generations. Whether it's fashion, movies, TV or music, many people from Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) are returning to that era and making it au courant once again.
Current reports that Gen-Z and Millennials prioritize financial health over looks in romantic partners, valuing good credit and savings.
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Gen Z is increasingly choosing to take on multiple jobs. Some creators are going a step further and posting about their side hustles on TikTok.
Banarsë compared it to the "Millennial Pause," a brief moment of silence before speaking in a video, adding that today's social quirks go viral more quickly. Banarsë added that the stare is part of Gen Z's move toward authenticity and boundary-setting—where emotional labor isn't automatically performed to meet outdated norms.
The contested special election primary between Adelita Grijalva, Deja Foxx and others highlighted broader intraparty divisions over age, experience and dynastic politics.
Co-buying is not without its challenges, but it offers young buyers a way into an increasingly expensive market.
Trade school enrollment grew as Gen-Z turned to skilled trades, with new legislation from the Trump administration allowing Pell grants to fund shorter workforce training programs.
Boomers often pride themselves on their work ethic, viewing long hours at the office as a badge of honor. This generation grew up in a time when job security was paramount, and climbing the corporate ladder was a key measure of success.