Saturday, 10 October 2026

The quiet shift in how young people are finding work

Freelancing, remote contracts and portfolio careers are changing what a “first job” looks like.

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For earlier generations, a first job usually meant an office, a manager and a fixed monthly salary. Today, many graduates start with a patchwork of short contracts and online clients.

The bigger picture

The upside is flexibility and access to employers far beyond one’s own city. The downside is less security, fewer benefits and the need to manage income that rises and falls month to month.

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