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Orianna Rosa Royle

Unemployed Gen Zers are having to turn work down because they can’t afford the commute and uniform, report shows

Young woman shaking a hiring managers hand. (Credit: DragonImages—Getty Images)

After going through multiple interview rounds, impressing the hiring manager and landing the gig, Gen Zers are being forced to turn down the roles they've been offered because of the costs associated with starting a new job, according to 2024 research.

A survey of more than 2,000 16-to-25-year-olds in the U.K. for the Prince’s Trust annual NatWest Youth Index 2024 found that the cost of living is making the youth of today feel anxious about their future and limiting their career aspirations. 

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