Young people from Generation Z in Portugal express concern about the insufficiency of salaries to guarantee their financial independence. Matilde Cotrim, a 23-year-old young woman who is starting her first full-time professional experience, explicitly states that she does not consider the salary sufficient for this purpose. This situation reflects a common reality among young people entering the job market.
In addition to Matilde, other young people from the same generation are mentioned in the article. Filipa, André and Inês, also born between 1997 and 2012, represent the segment of Generation Z that already has more time in the job market. Each of them earns different salary amounts, which demonstrates the economic heterogeneity within this generation.
Despite the differences in their incomes, all these young people recognize a common problem: the increase in the cost of living has significantly impacted their available income. This factor contributes to the feeling that salaries are not enough to cover basic needs and achieve the desired financial independence.
