Something unprecedented is happening to an entire generation entering the workforce. College graduates in 2025 are facing economic uncertainty unlike anything previous generations have experienced - and the reasons run much deeper than just a "tough job market."
In this episode, we explore why today's graduates are encountering challenges no previous generation has faced, and what it reveals about the fundamental shifts happening in our economy.
What we cover:
The promise that was sold to students when they started college in 2021 - tech boom hiring, remote work opportunities, and the belief that the right degree guaranteed economic security.
How everything changed between 2021 and 2025 - mass tech layoffs eliminating 400,000+ positions, AI acceleration replacing entry-level work, and economic uncertainty destroying predictable career paths.
The skill mismatch crisis - students graduating with knowledge that became obsolete while they were in school, facing job requirements for technologies that didn't exist when they started college.
The deeper systemic issues - why this isn't just a cyclical downturn, but a fundamental restructuring of the relationship between education, work, and economic security.
Key insights:
This isn't just about one graduating class - it's a window into how rapidly our economic systems are changing, and why traditional institutions haven't adapted to prepare people for what's actually coming.
Whether you're graduating, know someone who is, or want to understand how dramatically the economic landscape has shifted, this episode reveals the forces reshaping how an entire generation enters the workforce.
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