Why the dream of ‘having it all’ is finally dead

Disillusionment with corporate life is at an all-time high, between AI, forever layoffs, political upheaval, and rising costs of living. What’s the way forward—if any?

Ange, 32, used to have a clear idea of what “having it all” meant: a stable corporate job, a decent-size wedding, a house, and the ability to buy nice material goods every so often.