As reported by the Guardian, young people in the UK are entering the job market with high levels of anxiety, as new research highlights growing fears about careers, job security and the economy.
A YouGov survey of 4,097 people for the King’s Trust found that almost three quarters were deeply worried about their future prospects and concerned that there would not be enough jobs available to them.
More than seven in 10 teenagers and young adults said they wished they were not starting their working lives in the current economic climate, the study found.
The sense of unease runs deeper for some. More than a quarter of those aged 16 to 25 said they felt they were likely to fail in life, pointing to rising levels of stress among young people preparing to enter employment.
Many respondents said they felt unready for the world of work. Three in five reported feeling unprepared for employment, while 64% believed entry-level roles were insecure.
Worries about technology are also growing. The proportion of young people concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on future job security has risen by 10 percentage points in the past year, reaching 59%.
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