📷undp.org
The Filipino youth are increasingly expressing discontent with their current jobs due to low wages, limited opportunities for career advancement, and lack of job stability, a survey showed on Friday, November 22.
Latest survey from Southeast Asian communications consultancy Vero showed that a total of 35 percent of Filipino Gen Z and millennials were dissatisfied with their job security.
Similarly, 31 percent of Gen Z Filipinos and 36 percent of millennial Filipinos identified the lack of job opportunities as their most pressing concern.
“For these young generations, securing a stable job is directly tied to achieving a stable life, as it ensures not just the ability to meet daily needs, but also long-term access to healthcare, housing, and further education,” Vero said.
Filipinos also reported the lowest satisfaction with education costs in Southeast Asia, with only 43 percent of Gen Z and 38 percent of Millennials expressing contentment.
According to Vero, the Filipino youth were also dissatisfied with the quality of education they received. A total of 31 percent of Gen Z Filipinos and 30 percent of Filipino millennials found the quality of education in the country dissatisfactory.
“Many believe that the government should prioritize investments in educational facilities and technology, as well as enhanced professional development for educators,” the survey said.
The Filipino youth are calling for job creation initiatives and improved employment services. They also believe that further training and education can help close the gap between workers and employers.
Despite the low satisfaction ratings, many Filipinos remain optimistic about the future. Vero reported that four out of five Filipino youths are hopeful, with the combined optimism rate for Gen Z and Millennials standing at 84 percent. (TCSP)
