😨 Why are some Gen Z afraid to turn 30?

It’s Sunday, January 14 — people are talking about Google’s latest round of layoffs, why Gen Z is afraid to turn 30, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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💼 Google’s latest round of layoffs

Are Google's latest job cuts a strategic pivot for the company, or a sign of more economic hardship to come?

💼 Business Insider: Google laid off workers across various divisions, including Pixel and Nest. The company says it's a bid to streamline operations.

💼 But the WSJ says Wall Street is unimpressed: Many think Google's job cuts are long overdue.

💼 @mitchdeg thinks the reason for layoffs is obvious: Google's hardware just can’t compare to Apple’s.

💼 But Hot Air had a different takeaway: Google's layoffs could signal a stagnating economy.

💼 Either way, The Verge says more layoff could be in Google's future.

😨 Why are some Gen Z afraid to turn 30?

The oldest Gen Zers will soon be turning 30, and they’re terrified. What gives? Some blame social media, while others blame older generations.

😨 The NY Post says Gen Z is dreading turning 30. Blame their fear of aging on a culture obsessed with youth.

😨 But Fashion Journal blames something else: Gen Z's fear of aging is fueled by social media's ageism and FOMO.

😨 On the other hand, @thesashawhitney on TikTok blames Millennials, who talk about the grim realities of the adulthood on the internet — making Gen Z anxious.

😨 A Redditor on r/GenZ thinks Gen Z's fear of getting old is just a phase, though: Every generation goes through it.

😨 The New Yorker offers a perspective to put Gen Z at ease: Turning thirty is a mixed bag of self-acceptance and DIYs.

Quick hits

✈ A domestic flight in Japan returned to its departure city after a crack was found in the cockpit window. The airplane was a Boeing 737-800. (The Guardian)

🏈 CJ Stroud passed Michael Vick as the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game. The Texans defeated the Browns 45-14 the wild card round. (AP News)

🌨️ A winter weather system threatens to cover most of the US and hit the south with its first snow and ice of the winter. (CNN)

🇺🇸 In the aftermath of the Taiwan election, Biden said that the United States does not support Taiwanese independence. (Reuters)

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