Generation Z perceives that Spain does not bet on their talent
A large majority of young Spaniards who are now between 18 and 25 years old, known as Generation Z, perceive that the system does not value their potential. 71.5% express that their talent does not find the necessary support to grow. This distrust arises from a palpable contradiction: the job market asks them to have prior experience, but denies them the entry door to obtain it. While they deal with this loop, they observe how social security contributions and the cost of living rise, which adds an economic burden to their already uncertain professional future. 😔
The vicious circle of work experience
The main obstacle these young people point out is the well-known experience paradox. Companies usually request a professional history to hire, but to obtain that history, someone must give them an opportunity first. This dynamic erects an initial barrier that many consider insurmountable, seeing how options close for not meeting a requirement that the system itself prevents them from achieving. Frustration increases when contrasting their high training preparation with the real impossibility of demonstrating it in a job. 💼
Factors that intensify the problem:- Job offers prioritize candidates with years of experience, even for junior positions.
- Academic or self-taught training, especially in digital skills, is not equated to the work experience demanded.
- Competition for the few positions that do not require prior experience is extremely high.
It's like asking a pilot to land a plane before having ever taken off.
The economic context that aggravates uncertainty
This difficulty in entering the job market is amplified by the economic situation. Young people notice that basic expenses, such as rent or food, keep increasing. At the same time, the increase in social security contributions may lead companies to opt for more temporary or precarious contracts instead of permanent ones. This mix of expensive living and scarce or unstable opportunities generates a strong sense of helplessness and the idea that the system is not made for them to achieve their independence. 📈
Key economic pressures:- Constant increase in the cost of housing and the shopping basket.
- Increases in social contributions that may discourage stable hiring.
- Lack of clear prospects to plan economic independence in the medium term.
The irony of training for a market that does not absorb
There is a clear contradiction in investing resources to train a generation with high qualification in digital skills and new technologies, only to then ask them to demonstrate several years of experience in tools or sectors that are novel. A gap is created between what is taught and what the job market demands immediately and unrealistically. This not only wastes the potential of these young people, but also slows down innovation and the economy's adaptation to new paradigms. The talent exists, but the structures to channel it seem obsolete. 🚀