Speak for yourself. This reeks of corporate nonsense to justify laying people off. “see they have more time for recreation now”
I pray that I live to see the day where ‘recreation’ means ‘hunting the bougies through the streets’ tbh. We’ve really gotta get comfortable with the ideas of labor organization and kicking in the doors of bosses already.
A 20% paycut would fucking kill a lot of Americans if I’m real with you
Given how a study just came out showing that people can’t even afford an unexpected 1k, I believe that.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Ford’s latest research, drawing insights from interviews with over 16,000 workers in 16 countries for its 2024 trends report, unveils that American millennials stand out in their pursuit of a more relaxed career trajectory compared to their Western counterparts.
In the U.S., 60% of millennials say they would wave goodbye to the traditional American dream of hard work and big salaries, opting to exchange a chunk of their income for a slower-paced life.
Contrastingly, only 43% of Gen Xers and a mere 33% of baby boomers would consider taking a pay cut to strike a balance between work and life.
But according to Saira Demmer, CEO of SF Recruitment, the housing crisis is actually to blame for job seekers prioritizing happiness over pay.
“So they are opting for less intense jobs that typically come with lower pay, but give them more time and peace of mind back to prioritize their family, friends, and personal well-being.”
Essentially, while they won’t take a pay cut, they’re happy to clock off on time and not put in that extra effort to impress their boss.
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gen-x here - once I move out of the tech megaplex I’d be fine with making 20% less, but I’ll also be working 40% less as well
