Forum: Improve livelihood of Gen X-ers before they become a lost generation
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I refer to the Opinion piece “ Spare a thought for X – the ‘forgotten’ generation
It raised many salient points about the members of Generation X, such as the career ceiling they face due to leadership posts occupied by baby boomers, the endless race in keeping up with the latest technological changes, as well as the challenges of caregiving, being the “sandwiched generation”.
Anecdotally, this has led to a palpable sense of angst among peers I know. Dealing with the rising costs of living while facing limited career progression and perhaps even retrenchment, many Gen X-ers are struggling.
Now that the 2025 General Election has concluded, I believe Singapore’s fourth-generation leadership can do more to improve the livelihood of Gen X-ers and the opportunities available to them, lest they become a lost and forgotten generation who continue to struggle into retirement.
Ivan Phang
