Why are millennials stability stacking?

According to Glassdoor's report, 76% of millennial workers are actively questioning their career paths, and 68% have delayed a major life milestone because of career uncertainty. This generation has lived through the Great Recession, pandemic layoffs, and now AI disruption, so many are choosing not to rely on just one job for stability.

How do you start stability stacking?

Start small by picking one area to diversify. You can learn one new skill that's adjacent to what you already do, pick up a freelance project or weekend gig for extra income, or reconnect with people in your network before you need something.

What is income stacking?

Income stacking means earning money from more than one source, such as freelancing, consulting, or a side hustle that runs alongside your day job. It's one piece of stability stacking, which also covers your skills, options, and network.

What is the "Great Millennial Career Crisis"?

It's a term coined by career coach Janel Abrahami, referring to a generation realizing that the career "contract" they were promised (go to college, get a good job, climb the ladder, buy a house) no longer exists. Abrahami told The Everygirl that this formula never accounted for realities like impossible entry-level requirements and crushing student debt.

What Is Stability Stacking? A Career Strategy Guide

Q: What is stability stacking?

Stability stacking is a career strategy of layering multiple sources of security, such as skills, income, options, and your professional network, so that no single job, boss, or industry disruption can knock you flat. The term comes from a Glassdoor report on how millennials are responding to career uncertainty.

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