No, it's a real effect: entry level positions start at lower purchasing power then they did in the past, many requiring FREE unpaid internships. This coupled wi

No, it's a real effect: entry level positions start at lower purchasing power then they did in the past, many requiring FREE unpaid internships. This coupled with anemic raises that do not match up with those in the past, mean companies do not reward the young to stay. This occurred before the 08 crash as well. Yes, it is more visible what's going on in associates lives, however, real wages for young workers are declining in absolute purchasing power. The lack of high responsibility positions opening up from lack of top of the workforce people retiring is not helping this issue any.