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Work as a pillar of personal fulfillment

93 %

Even as the labor market becomes more challenging, motivation remains high, and may even be strengthening.

of students consider work a source of personal fulfillment.

Contribution of work to personal fulfillment

Young people associate work with purpose, usefulness and personal development.

51%

42%

6%

1%

Strongly Somewhat

Slightly

Not at all

contribute to your personal fulfillment? (Students) ↗

To what extent do you think your current or future job will

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