Millennial employees’ “rise and grind” work mentality could be glorifying burnout culture. Mantras like “Hustle harder” and “Thank God it’s Monday” line WeWork’s walls and trend on social media, exemplifying a broader cultural shift towards working longer hours and bragging about it—despite mounting debt and stagnant wage growth. But experts disagree that working overtime actually makes anyone more productive or creative, instead calling the culture “grim and exploitative.” (NYT)
