A lazy girl job is an easy, usually white-collar, job with good pay where an employee can quiet quit.[1][2] The term was coined in 2023 by Gabrielle Judge, also known by screen name "antiworkgirlboss" on Instagram, in response to hustle culture, the Great Resignation,[3] and worker exploitation. Although the trend is centered around women, she says men can have lazy girl jobs too. Judge explained the term was a marketing gimmick in order to raise awareness about "toxic workplace expectations" and is not about celebrating laziness.[4]

Background

The term "lazy girl jobs" is a product of COVID-19 pandemic-era developments in anti-work philosophies.[5] Phrases and terms commonly used by proponents of lazy girl jobs, such as "act your wage"[6][7] and "burnout"[8][9] soared in popularity during the later stages of the pandemic. Similar to the "I don't dream of labor" movement,[10] lazy girl job advocates emphasize separating work from personal life. The trend still encourages workplace participation, as opposed to staying at home, which also grew in popularity during late 2022.[11][12]

Reception

Reactions to the phrase have been mixed, with critics arguing that "lazy" employees may be replaced with AI,[13] that Gen Z workers were not raised for "adulthood's challenges,"[14] and that advocates have "defeatist attitudes."[15]

Supporters of the movement argue that "lazy girl jobs" encourage work-life balance,[16][17] acting your wage, avoiding burnout, and earning more money through nontraditional means, such as overemployment.[18]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Press-Reynolds, Kieran. "TikTokers are warning people not to participate in the 'lazy girl jobs' trend and brag about their lax work days so they don't unintentionally out themselves and get fired". Insider. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  2. ↑ "Gabrielle👸🏻 on TikTok". TikTok. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  3. ↑ Dodgson, Lindsay. "TikTok's 'anti-work girlboss' is going viral advocating for people to get 'lazy girl jobs'". Insider. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  4. ↑ "Gabrielle👸🏻 on TikTok". TikTok. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  5. ↑ O'Connor, Brian. "The rise of the anti-work movement". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  6. ↑ Cheong, Charissa. "Step aside, quiet quitters. TikTok wants workers to 'Act Your Wage' instead". Insider. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  7. ↑ Kelly, Jack. "'Acting Your Wage' Is Detrimental To Long-Term Career Success". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  8. ↑ "Burnout and stress are everywhere". American Psychological Association. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  9. ↑ "Pandemic-Related Burnout | Psychology Today". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  10. ↑ Nguyen, Terry (2022-04-11). "Gen Z does not dream of labor". Vox. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  11. ↑ Holt, Brianna. "Why women of color are missing from TikTok's 'stay-at-home girlfriend' trend". Insider. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  12. ↑ Kelly, Jack. "The Rise Of The Stay-At-Home Dad". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  13. ↑ Zinkula, Jacob. "If you're happy coasting at your job, you might be in trouble from AI". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  14. ↑ Welch, Suzy (2023-07-23). "Opinion | 'Lazy Girl Jobs' Won't Make Gen Z Less Anxious". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  15. ↑ TikTokers Warn Against Posting About 'Lazy Girl Jobs', retrieved 2023-07-24
  16. ↑ Zinkula, Jacob. "Women are posting about their 'lazy girl jobs' on TikTok. They say there's nothing wrong with aspiring for a low-stress job that pays the bills". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  17. ↑ "'Lazy girl jobs' might just be the secret to work-life balance". Vogue India. 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  18. ↑ Raisinghani, Vinesh. "'You can make $60-80k': This TikToker encourages women to find 'lazy girl jobs' — which she defines as something you can 'quiet' quit. Her insight has viewers excited".


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