When you have to continue working all day, you feel tired and overloaded. Even if you don't like it, why do you keep working on it?
So, some companies have introduced a four-day week as a solution.
However, when discussing this topic, social media users remain divided, with opinions that agree and disagree.
In a recently posted Instagram video, musician Gen Z, known as Zoe Wynns, who is currently a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has sparked a debate after claiming that she 'cannot do a nine-to-five.'
In the video, Zoe Wynns said that she 'cannot do a nine to five' might sound spoiled, but she doesn't want to put in the hard work and hours for the job because it causes her physical discomfort
She said, "I physically do not think I can do it.”
She continued: “I start to cry if I have like three non-creative tasks to do in a day and imagine doing eight hours a day of something that I don’t really love for the rest of my life.”
The video has a caption: "I think I was made to create. Check out my music under Zoe Wynns on all platforms! #alternativeartist, #smallmusician, #composer."
The young musician chose to share that she adopted a different approach to building her music career on social media than her typical career trajectory altogether.
She explained that people like her can't live normal lives, and if they try, it kills them.' she said. “And honestly, I am throwing myself into that category, ‘cause I think I will simply die.”
The video quickly went viral on social media, sparking a debate. Many labeled her 'spoiled' for expressing concerns about the prospect of working a typical eight-hour day, while others supported her opinion.
One person asked: If she can't handle a 9-5, how is she going to be able to handle the music industry??
A second wrote: I work from 9 to 5 and make music. Both are not impossible, and that's why my music blows.
While a third commented: I totally felt her and got what she was saying, but sometimes you need to grow up and realize some of your dreams need to be shifted a little to make life work.
Someone else said: What makes this story better is that she thinks this and thinks that. She hasn't ever worked a 9-5; she just thinks she can't do it. If my daughter ever has this poor attitude, then I've done an awful job bringing her up.
It seems to me that these are not the hours she can work; she just doesn’t want to work a mundane job. If her music is good enough, she’ll be fine; if not, she’ll be a sponger or work at a McDonald's for the rest of her life. Good luck, though. Another added.
Someone said: As an aspiring artist, I understand where she's coming from. Looking for a 9 to 5 takes away your utmost input into your art that people out there may wish you'd release.
All generations of workers face issues with the 9-to-5 workday, but Gen-Z, with their distinct views and ideas, utilize social media to voice complaints about the job, salary, boss, company, etc., when entering the workforce. They raise concerns for many. What do you think about the issue?
