Readers respond to Daisy Jones’s article on a Gen Z phenomenon of deliberately taking up jobs that require relatively little time or effort
Daisy Jones’s piece resonated with me (Gen Z want to work ‘lazy girl jobs’. Who can blame them?, 9 July), although, as a millennial who hasn’t figured out TikTok yet, I wasn’t aware of the trend. Like quiet quitting last year, I applaud it. I left my corporate career a year ago to go freelance, after 17 years spanning two employers and several promotions. I had no hobbies left, barely did any exercise, and I had no time or energy to cook properly for myself or my family – things I previously enjoyed.
To anyone who can get a “lazy girl job” that – while it may not provide fulfilment – pays enough, can be done without excessive stress and doesn’t violate their personal values, I would say that is living the dream. Find fulfilment in hobbies, activities, volunteering, family and friends, and just work to live. Perfect.
