As more Gen Z clock in for their first real jobs, the hot takes about what kind of workers they are have been nonstop. Every few months, the same work trends seem to resurface in the news cycle. Most people have heard of “quiet quitting” by now—the trend that periodically appears to suggest Gen Z has stopped going above and beyond at work and now considers “doing the bare minimum” a form of rebellion. Then there’s “rage applying,” quiet quitting’s more aggressive sequel, where fed-up Gen Z workers reportedly mass-apply to new jobs out of frustration. At the same time, headlines continue to coin fresh labels about Gen Z workers: Fortune says Gen Z is “adopting career minimalism,” prioritizing stable day jobs with boundaries over nonstop hustle. Under30CEO claims they’re embracing “micro-retirements,” or extended breaks at work instead of waiting for traditional retirement. UNILAD declares “micro-shifting” the future, as young workers break the day into short, flexible work blocks instead of a rigid 9-to-5. These, and many other,...
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