World of Work
Here’s What You’ll Find
The “world of work” includes occupations, jobs, applications, employers, employees, paychecks, and promotions. Although we all recognize these things, we each experience them differently, and young people may be experiencing them for the first time. Here, we share our tips for success in the workplace, with a focus on worker’s rights and work-life balance.
From “The Atlantic” on quitting
Millennial hope
About billionaires
Generations and political power
We're in this together. Social scientists are really interested in generations. You can think of a generation as meaning “all of the people born and living at about the same time.” Though psychologists do study all of the individual differences that make us special,...
Should I apply for a job even if I don’t meet every single requirement?
If you meet *most* of the requirements (and you can afford the hit to your time and resources), yes! You should apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. Trust, LOTS of people apply...