FinCap Friday: Teen Work Makes the Dream Work

What is a top priority for Gen Z when it comes to getting a job?

• Ability to work creatively from anywhere

• Having an impressive job title

• Viewing coworkers as friends

• Getting along with the boss

Many older employees have left customer-service jobs due to:

• A decrease in their pay

• Concerns about their health

• Complaints about toxic work culture

• Low job satisfaction

In 2021, the number of teens from ages 16 - 19 who were working:

• Decreased slightly

• Hit a record low

• Did not change

• Hit a record high

In the summer of 2022, the average pay for teens in the US was:

• Over $550 per week

• Exactly $430 per week

• About $375 per week

• Under $250 per week

What is one main priority that teens often overlook when finding a job or side hustle?

• Trying to make as much money as possible

• Getting a job close to home or school

• Preparing for the future of work

• Having fun at their job