Why Gen Z is getting fed up of big corporate jobs – Oxford grad answers
A 27-year-old Oxford graduate, Simon van Teutem, is questioning why bright young minds flock to prestigious but unfulfilling corporate jobs. His research, including over 200 interviews, reveals how status and perceived safety trap graduates in high-pressure roles. Van Teutem argues this 'insecure overachiever' mindset leads to immense opportunity cost, diverting talent from solving societal issues.
A 27-year-old Oxford graduate, Simon van Teutem, is questioning why bright young minds flock to prestigious but unfulfilling corporate jobs. His research, including over 200 interviews, reveals how status and perceived safety trap graduates in high-pressure roles. Van Teutem argues this 'insecure overachiever' mindset leads to immense opportunity cost, diverting talent from solving societal issues.
