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Career or Carcass - A Fight for Survival

The job market?  It's no picnic. It's a bloody battlefield, a gladiatorial battle for the last scraps. Everyone against everyone, elbows out and teeth bared.    In the past, people used to talk to each other, but today people's throats are cut during job interviews. And if you're not fast enough or good enough, you'll end up on the sidelines. Sounds harsh?    It is. But hey, that's reality.  Survival of the fittest  , or as the saying goes. Only those who persevere have a chance.   Or maybe the world of work is more of a playground? A place where we can let off steam, learn new things and develop our skills.   Well, unfortunately it's not quite that simple. The truth lies somewhere in between. The world of work is a complex system that is constantly changing. And we all have to adapt to this change.   Career or carcass? Fight for survival     1: Labor market – A paradise for optimists and pessimists The j...

The New Generation of Slackers: Why Young Spaniards Don't Want to Be Bosses

Today's young Spaniards have a novel approach to work: they'd rather chill than climb the corporate ladder. It's a fascinating shift, a revolution of sorts, where the traditional work ethic is being replaced by a more laid-back, "work-life balance" philosophy. The New Generation of Slackers: Why Young Spaniards Don't Want to Be Bosses The appeal of the traditional workday You'd think that with the rise of the gig economy and the endless possibilities of entrepreneurship, young people would be itching to start their own ventures. But no, they're flocking to stable, traditional jobs like moths to a flame. Why? Well, it's simple, really. They want the easy life. The appeal of the traditional workday grind, the predictable paycheck, the pension plan – it's all too tempting. Gone are the days of risk-taking and innovation. Today's youth prefer the safety net of a regular job. They'd rather punch a clock and collect a paycheck than worry ...