Living Nostradamus has unsettling warning for Gen Z

The 'Living Nostradamus' has outlined exactly what he thinks the future could hold for Gen Z - and his prophecies comes with a worrying warning.

For those unfamiliar, Athos Salomé, 38, is a Brazilian mystic who's earned the nickname because of his eerily accurate predictions, with people likening him to the 1500s French astrologer.

The influencer claims to have foresaw the Covid-19 pandemic as well as Queen Elizabeth II's death.

And more recently, he's issued a slew of predictions for what the next 12 months could hold for everyone as we near the end of 2025.

Salomé has so far issued concerning warnings about a 'major event' to take place within the British Royal Family before the end of the year, as well as outlining what he believes the future holds for weight loss drug users next year.

Now, as we say, speaking exclusively to Tyla, he's honed in on Gen Z, aka those born between 1997 and 2012, following Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha.

The 'Living Nostradamus' has a slew of predictions for Gen Z (Supplied)

AI taking jobs and fewer entry-level positions

The rapid rise of AI has already sparked a number of questions surrounding employment, with people afraid that artificial intelligence could take their jobs.

Take AI actress Tilly Norwood, for example, who earlier this year caused a stir online with her emergence into the acting world.

Salomé predicts that for Gen Z, the 'face of work is experiencing a quiet - yet profound - structural change'.

He outlined how some companies are already quietly 'replacing the usual junior-level jobs with AI systems' and using artificial intelligence to 'take over these repetitive tasks, primarily in marketing, customer support, finance and tech'.

The seer predicts fewer entry-level positions, and 'a stronger need for people on the mid-level capable of orchestrating AI models and analysing data to solve problems independently'.

He said: "In 2026, it’s more difficult for workers to get hired if they aren’t well-versed with AI, project management and data analysis skills.

"Most will be pushed toward transient jobs, short contracts and long gig economy cycles. On the other hand, a minority with technical skills, career portfolios and human abilities will enjoy swift mobility and leave their home countries."

AI is set to continue playing a huge role within the job market (Getty Stock Image)

The cost of living continuing to have an impact

The mystic also predicts that unfortunately, the cost of living crisis will continue well into 2026, particularly having an impact on Gen Z.

And it looks like flat sharing and renting could have a knock-on impact and mean people are postponing things like starting a family until later in life.

Salomé said: "A dream of a first property feels more distant than ever. This is a recontextualising of classic markers of life. In 2026, more young people opt to postpone homeownership and starting a family, stay in rented accommodation longer, reside with family or co-living, and slow down career transition and major life changes."

He added: "Not only is it a moment of financial prudence, but a moment of acclimatising to a culture that sets lives on hold."

The seer also predicts a wealth transfer from Boomers to the younger generations by 2045, however, the impact will be unequal.

For Gen Z, this will look like cultural pressure: "Previous family discussions about wills, donations and succession planning, particularly within upper-middle-class households."

The cost of living crisis also isn't set to be going anywhere (Getty Stock Image)

Businesses will deal with employees mental health better

On the plus side, we can reportedly expect to see employees put more effort into managing their employee's mental health.

This is because Salomé sees it becoming something companies will want to focus on, instead of leaving it all to the HR department.

He said: "By 2026, such an issue transfers between departments, no longer being HR’s sole responsibility, but also becoming part of ESG reports, reputational risk management and retention strategies."

The prophet predicts that companies could face: higher chances of complaints becoming public on social media if they don't follow these practices.

We're set to see 'collective efforts in sectors experiencing extreme burnout and regulatory obligations about working hours, targets and psychological support'.

It's not all bad as employees could be about to step up when it comes to mental health (Getty Stock Image)

Cuts in essential programmes

However, back to more negatives, in 2026, Salomé predicts we'll see 'tight budgets leading to cuts in essential programmes which includes housing, training, healthcare, and labour support'.

But, this would create quite the paradox as governments regard 'Gen Z and millennials as indispensable'.

Salomé said: "Low-income young people receive particular harsh treatment from this. At the same time as governments regard Gen Z and millennials as indispensable.

"They help drive digital innovation, making it possible to: accelerate the pace of modernisation, expand AI adoption, drive green transitions, sustain national productivity."

He added: "This creates a paradox: fewer protections for many, more incentives for a few in return."

Finally, more people could turn away from traditional degrees (Getty Stock Image)

Abandoning degrees

Finally, Salomé thinks we could see an 'abandoning of costly postgraduate degrees and general degrees' due to costs.

He said that in 2026, demand will instead increase for the likes of 'short-term certifications, technical schools and bootcamps that are connected to actual existing job openings'.

"Challenges in access to the labour market, together with declining subsidies and new reform measures on education policy further exacerbate a trend already in motion," he said.

Adding: "Many Gen Z, particularly lower-income youth, are pressured into private loans, raising the prospect of bankruptcy down the line."

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