This paper presents the Spanish component of an ongoing international research project on youth, religion, and spirituality conducted by the Footprints: Young People. Expectations, Ideals, and Beliefs research group. Drawing on survey data collected in Spain in January 2026 from approximately 1,000 young people, the study examines how work is understood in relation to education, personal values, and broader moral or spiritual reference points. The analysis aims to explore how young people in Spain approach work within a social context marked by extended transitions into employment and persistent labour market uncertainty. In particular, the paper will examine whether work is primarily framed as a source of economic security, as a space for personal development and autonomy, or as a dimension of social participation and contribution. Attention will be paid to the extent to which concerns about instability, temporary employment, and long-term planning shape expectations and attitudes towards professional life. The role of education will be analysed both as a practical resource for employability and as a formative experience influencing young people's outlooks, aspirations, and sense of preparedness for work. The paper will also investigate the place of religion and personal values—such as fairness, responsibility, and social commitment—in shaping orientations towards working life.