'Lazy Girl Jobs' latest trend on social media: How Gen Z embraces work-life balance, mental health
mental health and well-being over excessive work demands. Rather than being lazy, this approach is seen as a way to prevent burnout and maintain a healthier approach to work. Also read: YouTube adds TikTok-like features to Shorts: Details inside Younger generations are pushing back against the notion that working harder and longer is the only path to success.
They are questioning the systemic issues that lead to burnout and stress and are seeking jobs that offer a healthier and more sustainable work environment. Some people are divesting from the traditional work system. Instead of calling them lazy and pressuring them to work harder, it's essential to understand why this trend is emerging and delve deeper into its underlying causes, as per "anti-career" coach Danielle Roberts, reported Forbes.
Workplace burnout was already a prevalent issue before the pandemic, affecting nearly two-thirds of full-time employees. The "Lazy Girl Jobs" trend challenges the traditional view of sweat equity and advocates for prioritising self-care, work-life balance, and setting boundaries to prevent burnout. Also read: Bed Rotting: What is this latest trend on social media? Does it affect your mental health? Eliza VanCort, the bestselling author of "A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall.
Raise Your Voice. Be Heard," shared her perspective on the "Lazy Girl Jobs" trend. She explained to the publication that this trend refers to people seeking well-paying and flexible jobs, potentially remote, that allow for leisure time and promote a work-life balance while moving away from the burnout culture.
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