This is a study on the employment propensity of the post-90s and post-00s in China which is one of the key research topics in contemporary society. The researcher has identified the problem of low employment rates among young people, but there is a gap in research on the employment propensity of young people lacking knowledge. So the aim of this paper is to explore whether there are significant differences in the employment propensity of the two generations. The post-90s and post-00s are more willing to engage in some freelance work, have higher expectations of work and are more concerned with work-life balance. This difference may be related to the differences between the two generations in terms of upbringing, educational background and socio-economic status. The findings of this study have implications for education, businesses and policy makers, who should pay more attention to young peoples career development and improvement of their work environment, and provide them with more opportunities for self-employment and freelancing to meet their needs for work-life balance. At the same time, this will also help to promote socio-economic development and progress.