Why Are Some Women Bragging About Their 'Lazy Girl' Jobs?
Hello, and welcome back.?In this edition, we take a look at the true meaning behind a "lazy girl job," the hidden career cost of being overweight, and more.?
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The 'Lazy Girl Job' Is In Right Now. Here's Why.
Scores of women online are bragging about their work setup using the hashtag #lazygirljob. The ideal lazy-girl job is one that can be done from home, comes with a chill boss, ends at 5 p.m. sharp and earns enough to afford the basic comforts of young-adult life.?
The Hidden Career Cost of Being Overweight
Weight stigma is rarely talked about at work, but it pervades workplaces everywhere, employees and hiring managers say.?Study after study?shows heavier people are paid and?promoted less?than thinner colleagues and are often stereotyped as?lazy or undisciplined.
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Are we what we do for a living? It’s a central question of season two of “The Bear,” the critically acclaimed restaurant comedy-drama from FX currently streaming on Hulu. We are amid a radical shift. We used to venerate the work-obsessed: the star chef berating staff, the CEO texting at vampire hours, the thrice-divorced coach snoozing on an office cot on Christmas Eve.?
Balance matters. It’s no longer cool to brag about a merciless schedule, writes columnist Jason Gay.
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Correction
In an earlier version of this newsletter, a photo of a woman not associated with the "lazy-girl" job article was included. It has been removed.
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‘Lazy girl jobs’ are here to revolutionize toxic workplace cultures. It’s a moment of reckoning for employers and here’s what you need to know:? No more punishing schedules, flexible timings, a decent income and enough room for work-life balance is all the next generation wants. The recent trend that began going viral on TikTok is being seen as a healthy medicine for an overworked corporate world gone awry. Gen Z is learning and unlearning from all the millennials who spent their 20s overworking and their 30s battling burnout and stress. And they’re not willing to compromise with their mental well-being any longer. And there’s a lot leaders and employers need to learn from the new generation entering the workforce. The ‘lazy girls’ are here to stay and it’s time to offer more than just a paycheck to your disengaged employees to prevent burnout. Take the first step by booking a demo with Re:Set’s scientifically-developed and personalized end-to-end employee well-being programs and services to build happier and productive teams. Help boost your employee retention, productivity and motivation with hands-on mental health care. ?? yourdailyreset.com
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1 年Of anyone is interested, here is yhe link to full article (is broken): https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hidden-career-cost-of-being-overweight-68f4b8e7