Generation Xers are at the lower rung of the job ladder in terms of seniority, which means they are often the first to lose their jobs during layoffs, said Hobson.

• 霍伯森说，就资格而言，"新新人类"处于工作金字塔的下方，也就是说，如果遇到公司裁员，这个群体是首当其冲的。