- It used to pay to switch jobs—but now Gen Z’s career strategy is down the drain. A new report from the Atlanta Fed shows that workers who stayed put in their jobs last month saw a 4.6% wage increase, compared to those who switched roles and made a measly 0.2% more.
Gen Z has been fast-tracking their way up the career ladder by job-hopping. But the shortcut to bigger paychecks and snazzy job titles has lost its edge. Now, staying loyal pays virtually just as much as jumping ship.
