Zillennials, a mixed group of young Millennials and older members of the GenZ generation, are hard-working, thrifty individuals who are hustling to get ahead, according to new research.
Nearly three-quarters of this group of 18 to 26-year-olds are employed and more than half have at least two jobs, according to a survey conducted for The Zebra, an insurance comparison site.
Notably, too, just over half of this group — 52% — said they were more likely to save than spend their money. Even stimulus payments went into the bank or an investment account for 41% of those surveyed.
Hustling to get ahead
“They’re hustlers, says Danielle Marchell, public relations manager for The Zebra. “They want to earn money and are willing to work several jobs to do that.”
The bulk of the young adults who work are involved in gig jobs — online platforms that allow you to work when you want by simply flipping on an app on your smart phone. Nearly 8 in 10 of the young adults who reported having jobs said at least one of their jobs involved gig work, according to the survey. The flexibility of gig jobs may be the key to why they’re so popular with this group, of whom nearly 80% said they also were involved in some kind of formal educational program.
Best bets for hustling to get ahead
Food delivery
Selling arts and crafts
Tutoring
Babysitting/eldercare
Reselling/flipping
Social media
Package delivery
Rideshare
Renting out property
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