Young Workers Flock to Government Jobs Amid Tech Layoffs
• Amid layoffs, Gen Z and millennials are seeking stable government jobs over glitzy careers, with #governmentjobs gaining traction on TikTok
• TikTok user Brandon Tamayo highlights benefits like good health insurance, student loan forgiveness, and early retirement that come with government jobs
• Google searches for "how to get a government job" have spiked as young workers witness tech sector layoffs and prioritize job stability
• Recruiter Bonnie Dilber notes government roles offer better job security and work-life balance than private sector jobs
• Tamayo advises checking USAJobs and local government sites for openings and being patient during the lengthy hiring process