Should a job be more meaningful than simply being a way to earn a living? The percentage of "yes" replies are as follows:

Gen Z: 74 percent.
Millennials: 63 percent.
Gen X: 40 percent.
Boomers: 33 percent.

Should a person be responsible for driving her or his own career?

Gen Z: 76 percent.
Millennials: 64 percent.
Gen X: 67 percent.
Boomers: 75 percent.

Are you strongly motivated by money when considering a job?

Gen Z: 70 percent.
Millennials: 63 percent.
Gen X: 59 percent.
Boomers: 59 percent.

Are you willing to work nights and weekends for higher pay?

Gen Z: 58 percent.
Millennials: 45 percent.
Gen X: 40 percent.
Boomers: 33 percent.

Are you willing to move to take a job?

Gen Z: 74 percent.
Millennials: 45 percent.
Gen X: 40 percent.
Boomers: 33 percent

Other results

The study also found that Gen Z is more likely than other generations to use the latest technology for work-related communications purposes. When asked how important the following devices are to their communications style on the job, here are their replies compared to other generations:

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