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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 11 MIN

Burnout at 25: Why Gen Z Is Hitting Peak Exhaustion 17 Years Earlier Than Their Parents

from The Psychology of People

The average American hits peak burnout at 42. Gen Z reports reaching that same level at 25—a 17-year acceleration representing one of the most dramatic generational shifts in workplace psychology. This episode examines the confluence of economic anxiety, digital overwhelm, and shifted workplace expectations driving this crisis. This episode was generated with AI assistance.

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