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Some Gen Zs are taking a 'micro-retirement.' It's one way to address burnout—but it comes with risks

  • The concept of 'micro-retirement,' first coined in 2007, is gaining traction, especially among some Gen Z workers on social media, as a way to address burnout.
  • This trend emerges from the need to address health and well-being risks associated with overworking, as evidenced by a World Health Organization study showing a 29% increase in deaths from heart disease and stroke attributable to long working hours between 2000 and 2016.
  • Micro-Retirement, like extended breaks or career breaks such as the government-supported scheme in Belgium where 76% of employees taking full-time career breaks were aged 25-49, aims to replenish depleted energy and improve well-being, although it differs from sabbaticals.
  • Micro-Retirement involves individuals voluntarily terminating employment, often relying on savings or government support, to restore energy depleted by work-related stress that can lead to sleep problems and 'presenteeism'.
  • Despite its potential benefits, micro-retirement and extended career breaks carry risks, including potential 'scarring' effects on future wages and lost productivity for businesses, leading to reluctance from businesses to implement paid career break policies, although redesigning work with sustainability and flexibility is crucial for employee well-being and productivity, emphasizing that rest is crucial for survival and restoration.
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Some Gen Zs are taking a ‘micro-retirement’. It’s one way to address burnout – but it comes with risks

Gen Z have not invented the career break. But the trend of ‘micro-retirement’ isn’t necessarily the same thing as a sabbatical.

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Social Media Trend Drives More Young Adults to Take 'Micro-Retirements'

For young people in the early stages of their career, the idea of waiting 40 years or more to retire might feel like a marathon. For those already feeling burnt out, it can be an excruciating thought. So – why not take a break or two somewhere along the way? The post Social Media Trend Drives More Young Adults to Take ‘Micro-Retirements’ appeared first on Study Finds.

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Some Gen Zs are taking a 'micro-retirement.' It's one way to address burnout—but it comes with risks

For young people in the early stages of their career, the idea of waiting 40 years or more to retire might feel like a marathon. For those already feeling burned out, it can be an excruciating thought.

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