Young people worry about not having a job for a long time

A report says young people aged 16 to 21 are less happy about their future. They do not think working hard will help them.

Published 11 June 2026 109 words
SOCIETY A1
Young people worry about not having a job for a long time

Young people in England are worried about their future. Many fear they will not have a job for a long time. This is what a new report says.

The report looked at information from surveys. It found that young people aged 16 to 21 are less sure they will be successful than 10 years ago. They also think that working hard does not always mean success.

Only one in four young people think everyone has a fair chance to do well with hard work. Older people think this more than young people do. This worry about jobs and success is a problem for young people's happiness and for the country's economy.

Vocabulary

worry — to think about problems or difficult things that might happen.
fear — an unpleasant feeling you have when you think someone or something is dangerous or might hurt you.
successful — achieving what you want to achieve.
report — a text that describes something that has happened or what is known about a subject.
economy — the way that money, business, and trade are organised for a country or a region.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why are young people worried about their future?
  2. Do you think working hard always leads to success?
  3. What can the government do to help young people find jobs?

Based on an article from The Guardian.

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