Gen Z is experiencing a surge of rejection across various domains such as dating, education, and employment, uniquely shaping their formative years. With access to numerous opportunities through digital platforms, this generation is met with overwhelming 'no's, impacting their sense of agency and worth. Delia Cai's article discusses the case of an anonymous Gen Zer named Em, who reflects on the emotional toll of continuous rejection while grappling with financial instability. This situation contributes to the ongoing narrative of Gen Z as the 'unhappiest generation', feeling disillusioned with their current life circumstances.
Ghosted on dating apps, rejected by colleges and passed over for jobs - rejection isn't fleeting for Gen Z.
What happens when the entire group begins to internalize 'no' as the default response?
From education to careers to romance, never before have young adults had this much access to prospective yeses.
Living with a loved one while scraping by on a few hundred dollars a month from contract work, Em lamented living a life they feel is 'not worth living at the moment.'
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