Meaning of "The sandwich generation"
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They are the middle generation, who not only support their parents and care for their children but also shoulder the responsibility of mediating and alleviating conflicts and pressures between older and younger generations at work.
"These days, people say that the number of sandwich generation members—who feel burdened by multiple responsibilities all at once—is on the rise, making it hard for them to relax even after work."
Related slang words
Generation NThis is a generation that, due to social and economic hardships, lives by “giving up” or “postponing” various life goals—such as dating, marriage, and having children (typically N goals).Baby BoomersThis term refers to the demographic group born during the period of rapid post-war population growth (1955–1963 in South Korea) and shaped by the era of rapid economic and industrial growth.The 386 GenerationA term referring to people born in the 1960s, who attended college in the 1980s, and were in their 30s around the 1990s; it is also used to distinguish generational categories, such as the "586 generation" and "686 generation"Young FortyA term referring to people in their 40s who actively take care of themselves to maintain a youthful sensibility and styleGeneration XThis generation was born in the late 1960s and 1970s and has developed its own unique personality and values amid the currents of popular culture and social change.Young FiftyA term referring to people in their 50s who enjoy an active lifestyle and, backed by their financial stability, never stop taking on new challengesActive SeniorsThis refers to older adults who, even after retirement, continue to actively engage in social activities and consumption based on their physical health and interests, and lead independent lives grounded in economic self-sufficiency.Generation BetaThis term refers to the future generation born after 2025, who are growing up in an environment where artificial intelligence and digital technology have become part of everyday life.