Americans are working less

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

I think quarantine and the stimulus gave people time to reevaluate their priorities. Working ourselves to the bone to maybe someday retire with security just didn't seem as appealing. Plus with wage stagnation and employees being increasing disposable, it seemed more difficult to even achieve that.

Also, recent appreciation for mental health and self care has people less likely to sacrifice their well being and happiness for a company that probably doesn't really give a shit about them.

I know that's not every company or boss, and I hope the good ones are flourishing in an environment where more employees are demanding to be treated like people.

Basically this.

The concept of loyalty to a single company for your entire career seems archaic and naive. I like being busy and working, but I'm VERY wary of why I'm doing it and who I'm doing it for.