From Girl Boss to Lazy Girl Jobs

From the term “girl boss” which emphasised hustle culture, we now have a “lazy girl job” trend that enhances the idea that work shouldn’t take over life. By all means, a job that requires less effort so you can invest your energy elsewhere. 

Work is an act of faith, and we must be faithful to that faith as we move toward our goals with clarity and focus. But it’s not easy considering the gender stereotypes, system we live in, and that statistically speaking, businesses led by women grow slower than those led by men. 

The challenges for women in procurement are real, with Procurious’ research revealing that women are doing the same work as men for less pay. But one thing rings true: no matter what your age or your life path, it is not too late to learn how to work smarter, not harder and make money in the long run.

If you are creatively blocked or feel trapped in a career—and many of us have been at some point—it is possible to find a role that allows you to focus on other interests, outside of work. That’s why the lazy girl job concept has exploded in popularity. 

What is a lazy girl job?

A lazy-girl job refers to a job that is easygoing but high-paying. It’s a satirical term coined by Gabrielle Judge, a 26-year-old career influencer on TikTok (@antiworkgirlboss), to poke fun at critics who call the Gen Z (both women and men) population lazy. 

The term lazy-girl job may have a negative connotation at first glance. However, it provokes and sparks discussion about burnout that many people have experienced at least once. As she said in her video: “The term lazy was put there for marketing and we’re doing a pretty good job”.

Gabriele openly criticises corporate America. She bears out that a healthy work-life balance is wrongly seen as lazy compared to an overworked corporate world. Lazy girl jobs, according to Judge therefore, enhance productivity rather than laziness. 

“I love how people equate a good day’s work to putting in extra work to get ahead. Boomers will soon be out of the workforce and Millennials and Gen Z will slowly transition in their career to leadership roles,” said she.

While she thinks that a full-time job can be good, it is her goal to make young generations aware of the importance of decentering 9 to 5 from their lives. Having a job where you are not bound by fixed working hours is a way to engage in personal interests. 

“If employees are being criticised for being able to get a job done in 20 to 30 hours a week instead of 40, why is that bad?” she asked. “And why are employers not being held accountable for the jobs that they have created over decades?”

That being said, only 23% of workers claim they felt appreciated by their managers and employees, while 77% reached burnout. Moreover, 44% of employees experienced a lot of stress during work and 46% of workers are planning to find new job roles in Q1-Q2 2023.

Being against increased responsibilities at work, she criticises a manager who asks an employee to get in a project earlier for a specific client. She concludes that nobody needs extra working hours to make both managers and clients happy. 

What is an example of a lazy girl job?

There might not be specific “lazy girl job” titles. Typically, a lazy girl job allows you to divide the hours in a day between personal life and work and enjoy other activities while still earning good enough for a living.

Besides, both women and men are equally encouraged to take advantage of flexible work options. But keep in mind that historically women in procurement have had a lower chance of being promoted to management positions and, therefore, have been less likely to become leaders. 

Funnily enough, one of Gabrielle’s videos is called “I don’t work because my dog has a job”. As a content creator or TikTok influencer, she has the flexibility to produce content on her own terms. This means she is already involved in a lazy girl job just by promoting it. 

Fun fact: Gabrielle claims that you can even automate your entire job application process.

“It’s 2023—we make AI work for us,” she pointed out. You can find her Lazy Girl Job program, which teaches you how to change careers through ChatGPT. 

Are there Gen Z men interested in this trend?

It’s probably naive to think that a lazy girl job (despite the term’s implication) is only for women. Instead, it can also be an  open dialogue about gender diversity to prove the point that the desire for a healthy work-life style is not limited to any specific gender. 

By adopting the lazy girl jobs TikTok trend, many are not only expanding their possibilities to find their greater self but effectively reviving efforts to spread awareness about gender equity.

At Procurious we follow the research, and our own research has told us that while women are making gains in procurement and supply chain, more than half of women in the profession have told us that gender equity is still not fully embraced by their workplaces. 

Want to find out more about how we are making strides towards helping women in procurement enhance their careers? Read more about the BRAVO women’s program to take your career to a new level.