The powerful influence of Technology on Gen-Z’s future!

QriosityNet
5 min readOct 2, 2022

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The phrase “tech-savvy” evokes the idea of youthful digital wizards utilizing technology in ways that individuals from previous generations frequently find difficult to imitate. This impression can widen generational gaps. Gen X and particularly Baby Boomers may feel frustrated and intimidated by the idea that younger generations can master complex modern technology with such ease and usually while walking or, sadly, driving, given how much of our personal and professional lives are now inextricably linked to digital technology.

Acknowledging that technology has improved lives for everyone, the number of job vacancies in technology-based businesses is growing, and candidates are seeing a promising, well-paying career path in the industry as a result of how quickly technology is ingrained in many facets of life. More demand means more supply, as the law states! And now we’re talking about how the development of technology has increased the need for tech specialists, which has also increased the supply of tech graduates globally!

Technology has given rise to entirely new sectors and increased the effectiveness of already-existing occupations. Automation affects manufacturing jobs exponentially. More people are choosing remote or freelance employment over traditional office jobs. Technology is already here and is not going to go away. In reality, it won’t stop moving forward and will continue to alter how our lives and jobs are organized.

How can we not mention other perks of working from home thanks to the evergreen technology boost? Perks like being at work and yet being at home.. Let’s elaborate on this a bit..

Gen Z is in the perfect position to flourish in their employment and work cooperatively to serve tech-driven organizations because they are so used to and acclimated to technological adaptation and using the internet. Unlike the millennial generation, who is hardwired to feel professional only once they enter the workplace. But in terms of Gen Z, you can say that most people eventually happen to love the additional flexibility and freedom that teleworking offers.

Also, nobody is singled out in the unwelcome spotlight of unexpectedly harsh criticisms of your superior position. Happy employees lead to happy employers. There is no transparency of vulnerabilities or error and trial, just faster performance with redeemable issues. Hence, no more toxic workplace cultures!

Last but not least, the human mind is understood to function at its peak when the body is at ease. After all, the functions of the mind and body are interdependent. Is this relatable, then?

Over the past 5 years, the number of students choosing to major in technology has TRIPLED!
“More people are interested in going into tech,” Director of OCS Robin Mount said. “Part of the reason why I think we’re seeing such growth is the increase in enrollment in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Computer science and Applied Math are concentrations that have been growing.”
According to data provided by OCS, the percentage of Harvard College graduates pursuing careers in technology or engineering has grown from 4 percent in 2011 to 12 percent in 2016; those careers are now the third most popular immediate post-graduate pursuit. There is certainly money in technology for recent graduates.
‘The thing that I love about computer science is that you solve problems that people don’t know are problems,” Cuan-Martinez said. He certainly made a certain factual statement. For instance, no one ever imagined that, before Uber, people could just click to get transport and reach their desired destination without any effort. The issue of no commute has been solved here via technology.

Several problems? One solution!
Since every area of life is interconnected and has an effect on one another, tech-driven solutions not only resolve the issue at hand but also offer the users psychological relief and facilitate the smooth functioning of their entire life, be it personal, academic, or professional.
Speaking of psychological relief brought on by technological innovation, various technology-related goods and services have helped to make life simpler and less stressful. Fitbits and wearables, which make it simple to monitor your progress, can be utilized as motivational tools to stay active. Alexa and other voice-activated devices like Google Home and Apple’s HomePod are the next in line. Everything is now just a statement away, including placing meal orders, reading the news, setting timers, listening to your favorite music, and connecting your smart home devices.

In a nutshell, to succeed in our fast-paced automated lives with the maximum technicality, efficiency, and passion, we Gen Zers must finally help the millennials grasp this and most importantly aid in teaching all about tech to the students currently in the making because it is predicted that 40 percent of employment will be replaced by AI in the future. These students which are the Gen X won’t entirely replace the experts; rather, they will be the ones who design and solve problems. And who knows, they might also develop their own AI while you might be alive to assist them as well!

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