ONLY last year, jobs were theirs for the taking. And they sought flexi-hours, interesting careers and a fun workplace. But faced with one of the worst job markets in decades, Generation Y is proving more adaptable and resilient than previously thought.
Bosses and recruitment companies are pleasantly surprised by the change they have noted in their youngest workers. Many have lowered their pay expectations, are shouldering more responsibilities to help cut costs, and even putting their firm’s needs before their own.
Mr Colin Ng, 26, an IT graduate from Glasgow University, has been working as an intern at a software firm for three months for just $1,200 a month, in the hopes of being offered a permanent job.
Sad case. Times are really bad... Better hold on to your job for the time being...
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