The Anthem of a Generation: Young People about to Enter the Labor Market

Sažetak

Grounded in a broader socio-cultural context, this article explores the impact of increasing job precarization and the instability of the labor market on the employment prospects of young people in Croatia. By combining a review of previous research with new data collected through a student survey conducted during the academic years 2024–2025, the study highlights both a gradual adaptation to the shifting employment landscape and a notable decline in expectations regarding job stability. Furthermore, the findings underscore a growing concern among students about their future financial security, suggesting that economic uncertainty is becoming a defining feature of youth transition into the labor market.

Ključne riječi: youth, employment, Croatia