A new “anti-work” movement led by Gen Z women is taking TikTok by storm with influencers bragging about being paid well for doing the bare minimum.
A large number of young women on the social media platform have coined the term “lazy girl jobs” themselves – referring to menial, stress-free office jobs, doing very little and unchallenging work, but for a comfortable wage – all from the comfort of their own homes . .
The hashtag #lazygirljobs has gone viral on TikTok with millions of viewers and self-proclaimed “lazy girls” revealing how easy their working lives are.
This TikToker told followers that all she does is copy and paste and get a nice salary
A Brit TikToker gave people tips on how to make money by being someone’s virtual friend
This young woman described her role as a ‘lazy corporate job’
“Love me a lazy girl job,” one TikToker said, “All I have to do is copy and paste the same emails/documents, 2-4 calls a day, take a break anytime, listen to my podcast, and all that while I get a nice salary.’
TikToker Alisha Nainu told her followers that she loved her “lazy girl job.” “I sit at a desk from 9 to 4 and post invoices on my own time and can read or watch Netflix or TikTok and get paid a decent hourly rate.”
Jack Kellam, editor-in-chief at progressive think tank Autonomy Dazed “it appears to be part of a re-evaluation of the workplace within one’s wider life that has been particularly pronounced among younger generations following the height of the Covid pandemic.”
But Liz Villani, the founder of BeYourselfAtWork, warned against the trend, telling MailOnline: “The trend of ‘lazy girl jobs’ is yet another backward stereotype that undermines the reputation of certain jobs, women in the workplace and ultimately the role of work in all harms functions. of our lives.’
Gabrielle Judge, who is believed to have initiated the trend, explained the meaning behind the hashtag, telling her followers, “It’s called lazy jobs, not because we’re lazy. It’s an excavation against crowds.’ She said the term “lazy” had been used there for marketing, but it’s about having a work-life balance.
A TikToker post from the ‘raeandzeebo’ account shared a video of herself sitting at her computer with the caption ‘Lazy girl jobs are my favourites, all I do is copy and paste the same emails, 3-4 phone calls take a day, take extra long breaks, take more breaks AND get a nice salary’.
Another, named Mari, posted a video of herself looking relaxed at her desk with her knees up.
She said, “Me at my lazy girl job that has no dress code, lets me wear jeans, pay me every Friday, take as many breaks as I need, and leave when I’m done for the day.”
Another wrote: ‘Lazy girl jobs are my favorite. I read customer mail, send cards, take my break whenever I want and get paid well with great benefits.”
A Brit named Genna posted a video with tips on a job ‘to do when you’re broke and lazy’.
And this is probably the laziest job I’ve come across. You can be paid between $50 and $100 dollars per day to be someone’s virtual friend. ‘
She also told her “British friends” about a company that hires people to test mobile apps for between $25 and $35 an hour.
Another posted a video of her dancing to music with the caption “getting paid to basically do nothing.”
And another said ‘working in retail on Sundays and getting paid to do absolutely nothing because there are no customers’.
This employee takes a break whenever she wants and receives a good wage with fringe benefits
Genna said you can make money by testing mobile apps and giving advice to her followers
Gabrielle Judge said the term “lazy” has been used there for marketing, but it’s about work-life balance
Write for the Guardiansaid author Daisy Jones, “These are the post-pandemic twenties who spent their teens watching the rise and fall of the girl boss, and, disillusioned with the hustle culture and resulting burnout, would rather just bring a steady monthly wage to take home and enjoy life within the parameters that are possible under capitalism.
“At a time when creative industries are becoming almost impossible to enter for segments of the working class, why not just focus on having an easy life while finding meaning and fulfillment in life outside of the stresses of your life? career?’
Ms Villani, the founder of BeYourselfAtWork, told MailOnline: ‘Work can give us purpose, confidence and a sense of belonging. Framing it as something to be avoided or minimized undermines the value that being busy with work can add to your life.
“The trend is also reducing certain features for no valid reason; clerical or home marketing jobs require skill, time and talent and to succeed requires a positive attitude. Highlighting them as roles best suited for ‘lazy girl jobs’ offends entire segments of the workforce.”
She added, “Anyone considering the ‘lazy girl’ attitude at work should think again, just because something is trending doesn’t mean it’s true or has substance.” You should ignore the urge to be lazy that is spread on TikTok, assess what interests you professionally and find a role that excites and excites you and then give it your best shot.”
A British worker tells her followers she’s ‘paid to basically do nothing’
This British employee says she is paid to do nothing in retail because there are no customers
This TikToker claims she gets free coffee while copying and pasting emails
Commenting on the trend, Mr Kellam said: ‘For those who have more generous living conditions in which they are invested and which give them satisfaction, a less ‘fulfilling’ job may be much less of a problem.
If one has access to the necessary ‘social capital’, and still has enough energy to pursue their interests and passions ‘after work’, then it can be perfect to spend eight hours a day on ‘bull**** ‘ tasks. bearable. For others it may remain a nightmare.’
Lizzie Tasker, Head of HR & Marketing at Ambitions Personnel, said this latest TikTok coined phrase could strike a chord with many.
Of course, it’s nothing new to suggest that some jobs require less effort than others, and it’s not limited to a specific demographic performing them, not limited to “girls,” which could be detrimental to women in the workplace, especially younger women who are just starting their careers,” she said.
“What it might be talking about is a rebellion against the ‘busyness’ culture and the idea that success means pushing yourself to (or close to) burnout.
“It may be a better strategy to work smarter, not harder, recognizing that work is only one part of your life and that success can look different for everyone, regardless of gender.”
Jasmine Eskenzi, founder and CEO of productivity and wellness app The Zensory, argued that what really highlights the “lazy girl jobs” trend is that people want to prioritize their wellbeing, emotionally and physically, at work and in their free time time. time.
“It’s not really about being lazy, it’s about prioritizing jobs where you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.”
“It’s about conserving your energy for other things, maybe hobbies or spending time with people you love.” More generally, this coincides with a shift in workplace attitudes among young professionals. Lazy girl jobs are about balance and boundaries.’
And health and wellness coach Phillippa Quigley believes the trend actually offers a valuable new perspective.
While acknowledging the name is “misleading,” the expert said it’s not really about laziness, but “challenges traditional job expectations, especially for women looking to escape overwork and burnout — all too common pitfalls these days.”