But there is another side to it. This is the first generation that will be financially worse off than their parents, that are largely locked out of home ownership, and see a world damaged by climate change and political disruption. They see working practices which require always on job demands, yet promises of partnership are increasingly distant and vague. That’s why they appear somewhat “contractual” in their dealings with employers. “Tell me what I will earn this year and what new skills I will learn – don’t focus on distant promises.”