This paper examines the findings from the United Kingdom sub-sample of an ongoing international research project on youth, religion, and spirituality conducted by the Footprints: Young People. Expectations, Ideals, and Beliefs research group. The analysis draws on survey data gathered in January 2026 from 1,000 young people in the UK and focuses on how work is understood and evaluated in relation to education, personal values, and wider moral or spiritual orientations. The study explores the extent to which young people in the UK approach work primarily as a space for personal fulfilment and autonomy, while at the same time expressing concerns about labour market instability, competitiveness, and long-term security. Work is commonly seen as a key source of identity and independence, yet this perception is frequently accompanied by uncertainty regarding future career paths and the effectiveness of educational preparation. Education is valued not only for its role in supporting employability, but also for its contribution to critical thinking and broader personal development. Personal values emerge as an important factor shaping attitudes towards working life, particularly in relation to fairness, responsibility, and social contribution. Although explicit forms of religiosity appear less salient than in other national contexts, moral and existential questions continue to surface, often expressed in individualized or non-institutional terms. Overall, the UK results suggest a generation that engages with work in a pragmatic yet reflective manner, seeking consistency between professional aspirations, personal values, and the conditions of a rapidly changing social environment.