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Neon begins by contextualizing recent observations, emphasizing how perceptions of work have evolved across generations. There’s an acknowledgment that worker dissatisfaction is not unique to Gen Z—Millennials and Gen X have also expressed grievances at different points—but the current climate feels especially dire. Neon points out that many young workers now view entry-level jobs as a "gruelling and dehumanizing ordeal," a sentiment echoed by recent media coverage and surveys.