'Healthcare professional' has dethroned 'influencer' as the dream career for young adults
A survey of 6,000 young Americans indicates that healthcare professions have overtaken 'influencer' as the most desired career path. The shift suggests a growing preference for job stability and a potential decline in the perceived appeal of the creator economy.
Why it matters
This trend reflects changing workforce priorities among Gen Z and younger cohorts, potentially impacting future labor market trends in the digital and medical sectors.
Alix Earle is a top influencer. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images What do teens want to be when they grow up? Influencer or doctor? The two careers are top choices, with healthcare edging out creators by 0.2%, per a new survey. The influencer dream might be facing a reality check, though. Influencer, YouTuber, content creator . In recent years, these have been the top answers to the age-old question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" That dream might be losing some of its luster. A recent survey of American teens and young adults found that medical and healthcare careers came out ever-so-slightly on top of becoming a creator and influencer. Clothing brand PacSun and analytics company GlobalData surveyed more than 6,000 US teens and young adults ages 11 to 24.
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