The Work Choices of the Millennial Generation in Natuna's Maritime Space

This research aims to elaborate on the various factors underlying the millennial generation of Natuna Regency in determining their work choices in the maritime space. The conditions of the maritime space in Natuna Regency, the rapid development of technology, and the pace of land area development are conditions faced by Natuna millennials in making their work choices. This study uses qualitative research methods. The object of study in this research is the work choices of the millennial generation in Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province. This paper is part of a reflection on research about maritime culture. The approach used is descriptive-analytical. The results of this study describe how external conditions such as technology, development, and geography influence the internal conditions of millennial agents. This interaction results in a logic of taste and work practices in the maritime space of millennial agents in Natuna Regency. The various external and internal conditions experienced by Natuna millennials accumulate and form a logic of taste that produces values, leading to several maritime practices that have evolved from the maritime work practices of previous generations.