
Over one million workers experience quarter-life crisis – LiveCareer UK
Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennial workers reported financial insecurity, with over 50% living paycheck to paycheck, increasing career pressures.

Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennial workers reported financial insecurity, with over 50% living paycheck to paycheck, increasing career pressures.

The report from LiveCareer UK highlighted how remote work has enabled professionals, particularly in digital roles, to move abroad while maintaining employment.

Vague role descriptions, missing salary details, and jobs constantly being reposted were flagged as early indicators.

Flexible schedules were highlighted by 58% of women as the most helpful support, followed by 56% who wanted paid leave or mental health days.

Careers named include doctors, dentists, pharmacists, counsellors, social workers, plumbers, bricklayers, carpenters and journalists.

In 2025, 24% of jobseekers recorded a career break of 12 months or more, up from 18% in 2020.
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