Working Hard or Hardly Working? Gen Z, Jobs & the Vote

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In this episode, host Lisa Winny explores the disconnect between rising employment numbers and the lived reality of many Gen Z and Millennial workers, who say the job market still feels like a rigged game. From the fading promises of workplace DEI to endless rejection emails for being “overqualified,” we ask: What does work feel like today, and how does that impact civic engagement?

Additionally, we revisit a 2023 interview with Khaaliq Crowder, a journalist and media professional, who shares his candid experience navigating job rejection due to being "too qualified." Additionally, we revisit a 2024 interview with Khaaliq Crowder, a journalist and media professional, who shares his candid experiences navigating job rejection, being perceived as "too qualified," and why he refuses to give up on carving his path.

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00:00 – Disclosure
00:32 – Intro music
00:47 – Opening thoughts: Jobs, vibes, and the vote
05:21 – Interview intro: Khaaliq Crowder
07:46 – How hard is the rejection economy?
07:47 – Rejected for being over-qualified
11:59 – Khaaliq’s employment background & journey
15:58 – Can we fix the employment market as it is?
19:30 – Keep going. Make your way.
22:40 – Outro and call to action

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