The interns earning $120 an hour 🤑

Hey there! Hope you had a fabulous July 4th. It’s been a while since we’ve been in your inbox, and a lot has gone down. On today’s agenda: a new labor law protecting pregnant workers, the internship paying $120 per hour (yes, really), and why Gen Z is “live-quitting” on social media. Ready? Let’s dive in. 🏃‍♀️

 1   Workers have quitting on their minds 💭

35% of Gen Z workers are planning on changing jobs within the next 12 months, per a recent survey by PwC. 👀 The reason? A shift in the following values:

Whether workers actually go through with it (hey, quitting is terrifying) is a different story.

P.S. If you’re looking for encouragement to tell your boss “it’s not me, it’s you,” there are people “live quitting” on TikTok who will show you you’re not alone.

 2   Gen Z is eyeing Wall Street 💰

Did you know some Wall Street interns are earning up to $120 an hour this summer? 🤯 The finance industry is paying the big bucks to attract and retain young talent, according to Bloomberg.

And Gen Z has taken notice. Two years ago, finance wasn’t even in Gen Z’s top three desirable jobs. But a 2023 survey by the CFA found that with Gen Z now citing a “good salary” as a critical component in the job search, finance is now the No. 1 preferred field to land a job in.

But what Wall Street gives in financial security, it takes in flexibility. The finance industry is notorious for long working hours and isn’t exactly a fan of WFH.

 3   Huge win for pregnant workers 🫄

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect June 27 and it’s a big deal.

The details: Employers with 15 or more employees are expected to provide reasonable accommodation for pregnant workers, including workers with related medical conditions such as postpartum depression and fertility challenges.

Why it matters: It’ll increase women’s labor force participation. Pregnant people won’t have to choose between their safety or a paycheck—contributing to the U.S. economy and their families.

We love to see it. 👏

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Today, Caroline runs Sweets By Caroline in the DMV area. We’re throwing it back to our inspiring interview with Caroline where she shares her entrepreneurial journey, what she’s earning, and how to build a business from scratch (or should we say from flour, sugar, and butter 🧑‍🍳).

• 10 tips to prevent work from consuming your life (we ❤️ setting boundaries).

• We’re digging Paul Millerd’s The Pathless Path, a book on rejecting traditional career paths.

• Why a job that pays under $70K a year should be one interview, period.

• See how this freelancer spends her $48K salary in NYC. 👀

• The Supreme Court just struck down President Biden’s student debt relief plan. Here’s how to prepare for the return of student loan payments.

Thanks for reading! This is your *gentle* reminder that if you’re still using your middle school email, it’s time to switch—up to 35% of recruiters see unprofessional email addresses as dealbreakers. Shoutout to Hannah’s old Hotmail address, treehugger96. Gone, but never forgotten.

See you next Tuesday!