Monday, August 23, 2010

just acting my age

Phew. Thanks, NYTimes mag. I wasn't worried, but maybe some people I know are/were.

What Is It About 20-Somethings?

the gist:
"The traditional cycle seems to have gone off course, as young people remain un­tethered to romantic partners or to permanent homes, going back to school for lack of better options, traveling, avoiding commitments, competing ferociously for unpaid internships or temporary (and often grueling) Teach for America jobs, forestalling the beginning of adult life.

The 20s are a black box, and there is a lot of churning in there. One-third of people in their 20s move to a new residence every year. Forty percent move back home with their parents at least once. They go through an average of seven jobs in their 20s, more job changes than in any other stretch."

1 comment:

beth said...

andy was just telling me about this article the other day and eileen had mentioned it too.

JUST arrived back at the place post-mexico.

must chat SOOOON!
xo
b