They probably don't mind going to work so much, they just object to having to do anything once they get there.
Posted on 02/15/2023 2:29:08 PM PST by george76
More than half of recent grads ‘report emotional or mental health challenges’
A survey conducted by the Mary Christie Institute discovered that recent college graduates are not emotionally prepared for the workforce.
Specifically the survey found that more than half of these young professionals self-reported “emotional or mental health challenges.”
“Our findings show that once in the workplace, young people continue to struggle mentally and emotionally,” the think tank wrote.
The survey found that 43 percent of those individuals with mental health said they had anxiety while 31 percent reported having depression.
“Women reported worse mental health than men, with 68% of males self-reporting good or excellent mental health, compared to 45% of females,” the survey reported.
The College Fix reached out to the think tank for its reaction to the findings of the survey, what the causes and solutions of this issue are and if there is anything that colleges can do to better prepare students for the workforce.
The group has not responded to a request for comment sent in the past week. The Fix also reached out to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, a co-sponsor of the survey, to ask similar questions.
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Survey respondents also reported burnout to be an issue as they enter into the workforce.
Over half of surveyed individuals reported that they feel burnout at least once a week in their careers. The survey defined “burnout” as “a state of prolonged physical and psychological exhaustion, which is perceived as related to the person’s work.”
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Furthermore, almost 40 percent of respondents claimed that college is “not strongly perceived as preparing students emotionally for the workforce.”
These respondents believe that their time spent in college did not adequately prepare them to make the “transition” into the workforce.
The unique circumstances that many of these respondents faced – having to deal with the disruptions of COVID-19 on their education and a shift towards virtual learning – may have had a major impact on the concerning results of this survey, the think tank suggested.
A career coach and workforce expert told The Fix that the findings predict negative results for companies and the economy.
“These findings are a stark predictor of continued lack of engagement, low productivity and no loyalty which leads to negative impacts on companies and our economy,” Ken Coleman told The Fix in a media statement.
Coleman is an expert within Ramsey Solutions, a personal finance company run by Dave Ramsey, a popular money and life radio host.
“This generation has truly been victimized by the fear campaign of marketers, the media and politicians who have manipulated their grandparents and parents for decades,” Coleman told The Fix. “Add in normal doubts and insecurities that come with launching into adulthood and you have the ultimate cocktail of confusion.”
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Coleman suggested the confusion these young adults feel can often lead to tremendous anxiety about the present and how it will impact their future.
The report concluded that workplaces need to do more to support young individuals and that companies are not helping their racial minority employees enough.
“These findings clearly indicate that early career professionals want more support for their mental health,” the survey reported.
The authors wrote that “over half of young professionals indicate they would be interested in gatekeeper training to learn about how to help others if it were offered by their employer.”
“Even more importantly, we see from this data that workplace environments are not perceived as particularly welcoming or supportive of diverse employees, specifically BIPOC employees,” the think tank wrote. “Many among this population report not feeling part of the community or not having close colleagues; nor do they know where to turn for resources.”
Your boss will expect you to make money 💵 for the company. It’s just that simple. Get to work!
Wow! Back in my day they would melt into a puddle on the floor. 60 hour weeks were common. I once put in 106 hours in a week.
No one usually is...now get out of mommy’s basement and start washing dishes like I did at 15. Paper route at 11 farm work 12...etc. Do you think I enjoyed it??
There is a cure for that.
Get a job.
And don’t live with your mom until your 40.
Remind me what college is good for again? So much for preparing these whiney tubs of goo for life.
Hard men make for good times, good times make for soft men.
Wadda ya expect?
Different than growing up among several siblings, with responsibilities and a God fearing family!
Try enlisting at 17 and informing the DI "I'm not emotionally ready to work.".......
They want everyone else to do the work for them...they want slaves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvnhodcB62g
Youngsters, this was the Dobie Gillis series beatnik Maynard G. Krebs who had a visceral reaction to offers of work.
Actor Bob Denver of course didn’t fade away. Went on a three hour tour on a boat.
>> This generation has truly been victimized by the fear campaign of marketers, the media and politicians who have manipulated their grandparents and parents for decades
Really? I suppose I didn’t get those manipulative marketing memos. All I got were a stack of bills.
Waahh. My M.A. in Ethnic Grievance Studies isn’t getting me a six figure income right out of college. The real world is so cruel. Waahh.
Boys that are still home at 40 sre largely the fault of Mama.
Bosses should carefully inquire as to the feelings of the prospective workers, seek their input and let them decide on whether to pursue a work project or dump it. 🤪
They could be MSNBC expert consultants.
Emotionally ready? What?
Of course they arent. When tgey start working they’ll figure it out. Parents need to just stop.
Shrinking violets who are mid-20 years old and have never done anything in their lives but take take take. They expect everything to be handed to them on a platter. There are so many of them that they affect elections.... Always voting for the free handout. The brainwashing in school renders them useless bread gobblers while believing that they are royalty. Very messed up people.
Yes,those type women want something resembling a man around the house..or,if he would rather be the daughter..better still.
This is harder than playing video game and texting. And sucking down $10 cups of coffee drinks.
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