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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In uncertain times, many adopt a “lucky to be here” mindset, which can undermine our career self-worth and control. While Millennials often settle for less due to hustle culture, Gen Z is redefining job satisfaction with a more balanced approach. By learning from Gen Z, we can better advocate for ourselves and achieve a healthier work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn what Gen Z has to teach the ‘Lucky to Be Here’ Generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/lucky-to-be-here-bad-career-advice_l_66a13723e4b0ac6125bcee32<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “over-index<\/strong>” mean? \u201cMost people over-index<\/strong> on insecurity, but there are definitely some folks who swing to the other side of the pendulum a little bit too hard when they\u2019re trying to escape that insecurity and fail to look at their growth area.\u201d<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “touchstone<\/strong>“. “If you, like me, were a Millennial who grew up watching \u201cThe Devil Wears Prada,\u201d then this movie became one of your earliest touchstones <\/strong>of a \u201clucky to be here\u201d mindset.”<\/em> Give two synonyms and use “touchstone” in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “to swing to the other side of the pendulum”<\/strong><\/em>? \u201cMost people over-index on insecurity, but there are definitely some folks who swing to the other side of the pendulum<\/strong> a little bit too hard when they\u2019re trying to escape that insecurity and fail to look at their growth area.\u201d<\/em> Make a sentence with this.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What do you think of the “lucky to be here” mindset?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Have you ever felt like you were just “lucky to be here” in your job? How did that mindset affect you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How did your upbringing or family background influence your views on job security and career advancement?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What aspects of Gen Z\u2019s approach to work do you find inspiring or challenging for your own career?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How can the “heads down, grind it out” attitude lead to burnout and unhealthy loyalty?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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