UK workers are more career-driven the younger they are, according to a nationwide poll of more than 5,800 people, which apparently uncovers the character of a new generation.
More than three quarters of UK workers under the age of 25 (78 per cent), see themselves as more ambitious than their parents were at their age, according to the survey by internet job site reed.co.uk.
In contrast to the apathy of the so-called Generation X' now aged 25 to 35 the new younger workers appear to be different.
Dubbed the Majorettes, it seems growing up under the lack of energy of John Major's premiership may have stimulated their ambition to drive to the top.
Personal ambition is greatest of all among the youngest age groups.
As much as 85 per cent of under 18s feel more ambitious than their parents were.
More than half would prefer to reach the top of their career rather than achieve a balanced lifestyle.
Things are very different for those aged 26 and over.
Only 24 per cent see reaching the top of their career as their main goal, while three quarters (75 per cent) prioritise achieving a balanced lifestyle.
May 7, 2003 16:00
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