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Generation Z A new survey shows they aren’t making a long-term commitment to their jobs.
A demographic group born roughly between 1997 and 2012, following the Millennials and the previous Alpha Generation. Known as the first true “digital native”.
Researchers at Gateway Commercial Finance spoke to more than 1,008 employees, half of whom Generation Z Half of them are managers or employees with recruiting experience. It found that 58% of respondents viewed their work as a “situational relationship” – a short-term, low-commitment relationship that was not meant to last.
47% of respondents said they planned to leave their job within a year of starting their job, and nearly half were prepared to quit at any time.
The survey also revealed how Gen Z views their jobs: only 46% believe there are benefits to staying with a single employer in today’s job market. Meanwhile, 37% see their current role as little more than a paycheck, and only 25% see it as a long-term opportunity in which they are truly invested.
When asked why they might leave their job, 55% cited better pay elsewhere. In their current jobs, 34% of Gen Z professionals report poor mental health and burnout, and 22% feel undervalued or unrecognized.
However, hiring managers are unimpressed with this lack of loyalty. A quarter consider short-term roles (lasting less than a year) on Gen Z resumes to be a red flag, and more than a third admit they decided not to hire a Gen Z candidate because of job hopping.
Previous research has explored Gen Z’s career priorities, including a heightened focus on finances. According to Bank of America’s 2025 Better Money Habits Financial Education Study, 72% of Gen Z took steps to improve their financial health in the past year. However, only 39% reported receiving financial support from family, down from 46% in 2024.
Gen Z “is challenging stereotypes about young people and their finances,” Holly O’Neill, Bank of America’s president of consumer, retail and priority banking, said in a statement.
“Despite the financial obstacles and high daily costs they face, they are working toward financial independence and control of their money,” O’Neill said.