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This perspective contrasts sharply with the nostalgic image of past generations enjoying job stability, long-term careers, and a work ethic that prioritized professionalism over personal expression. Neon notes that job security has significantly eroded, with the "golden era" lasting roughly until the 1990s. Now, even the idea of sticking with one employer for decades is nearly obsolete, replaced by a gig economy characterized by frequent job hopping and contract work.