
Employees are crashing out all over TikTok. Here's why
On TikTok Gen Z is crashing out over the big and small. (Think their dog eating their new Nike kicks.) However, one of the most common trends is crashing out over work. And while the videos are very often all in good fun and usually hilarious, that doesn't mean that work-related pressure isn't a very real issue. According to a new report with data from 2,000 full-time employees, there are definitely good reasons to be crashing out.
Research from Owl Lab's 2024 State of Hybrid Work Report finds 43% of workers say their work stress has increased in just one year. Furthermore, 89% say there has been no improvement in their troublesome work-related stress from the previous year.
What is everyone crashing out about?
Unfair compensation
For starters, a good chunk of workers (22%) don't feel fairly compensated, per the report. Many employees are 'polyworking,' or working an additional job. Over a fifth (22%) of employees have another job in addition to their full-time job. Shockingly, this number is higher for managers: almost a third (32%) have another job. Unsurprisingly, managers' stress levels are 55% higher than nonmanagers'.
Not enough flexibility
Employees are also over having to go to the office, mainly, because it doesn't feel necessary to them. Half of workers feel that when they are forced to go into work it is only to 'fill a seat.'
Likewise, most workers (84%) say working from home gives them the ability to eat healthier meals. They also have to spend less money on food and parking. Hybrid workers report spending an average of $61 when working from the office versus working from home.
Flexibility is majorly important to workers: 41% say if they lost their hybrid work privileges, they'd look for a new job.
Office politics
One major reason why employees don't want to come into the office, aside from getting to work from the comfort of home, is political differences. Nearly half (45%) of U.S. workers said their colleagues' political views have them wanting to stay home.
While older generations are less likely to air their grievances online, Gen Z leans in. Overall one in three workers (34%) has posted something negative about their job or employer. However, nearly half (48%) of Gen Z employees have. And with that, crashing out has entered the chat.

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
24 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Goldman to forgo second round of job cuts as outlook improves, FT reports
(Reuters) -Goldman Sachs has decided not to go ahead with a second round of broad performance-based job cuts this year after a better than expected recovery in investment banking, Financial Times reported on Thursday. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. Goldman did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment outside regular business hours.
Yahoo
24 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Tesla Stock Drops After Earnings Miss as Musk Warns of 'Rough Quarters' Ahead—Watch These Levels
Tesla (TSLA) shares dropped in extended trading Wednesday after the EV maker's quarterly results fell short of Wall Street's expectations. During the company's earnings call, the shares continued to lose ground after CEO Elon Musk warned analysts of a "few rough quarters' ahead as federal incentives for EV manufacturers dry up. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump called for a review of subsidies awarded to Musk's companies, including Tesla, raising concerns that the carmaker could face tougher regulatory scrutiny. Through Wednesday's close, Tesla shares traded 55% above their April low but had fallen 18% since the start of the year, driven down in part by a public feud between Musk and Trump over the president's now-passed "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which included a provision to eliminate the Biden-era $7,500 new EV tax credit. Below, we take a closer look at Tesla's chart and use technical analysis to point out price levels that investors will likely be watching. Symmetrical Triangle in Focus After setting their May high, Tesla shares have consolidated within a symmetrical triangle on declining trading volume. More recently, the price encountered resistance near the pattern's upper trendline ahead of the EV maker's quarterly report. Selling looks set to accelerate on Thursday following the company's results, with the price currently projected to open below both the closely watched 50- and 200-day moving averages. Tesla shares fell more than 4% in after-hours trading to around $318. Let's identify three crucial support levels to watch on Tesla's chart and point out an overhead area worth monitoring during potential upswings. Support Levels to Watch The first lower level to watch sits around $292. This area, situated just below the symmetrical triangle's lower trendline, could attract buying interest near several peaks and troughs on the chart between March and July. Selling below this level could see the shares fall to support near $265. Investors may look for entry points in this area close to a trendline that connects a range of corresponding trading activity on the chart stretching back to last year's prominent July swing high. A breakdown below this level opens the door for the shares to revisit lower support around $225. The price would likely attract buyers' attention in this location near the notable March and April troughs, which closely align with the late-August 2024 peak. Overhead Area Worth Monitoring During potential upswings in the stock, investors should closely monitor the $365 area. Those who have accumulated Tesla shares during the formation of the symmetrical triangle could look for profit-taking opportunities near the top of the pattern and the mid-February countertrend high. The comments, opinions, and analyses expressed on Investopedia are for informational purposes only. Read our warranty and liability disclaimer for more info. As of the date this article was written, the author does not own any of the above securities. Read the original article on Investopedia


New York Times
27 minutes ago
- New York Times
Trump to Visit Federal Reserve as Pressure Campaign Intensifies
The White House announced late Wednesday that President Trump would visit the Federal Reserve, increasing the administration's pressure on the central bank after attacks over its management of the economy and renovations underway at its headquarters in Washington. Mr. Trump will visit the Fed at 4 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, according to a daily schedule published by White House. No additional details were given about the visit beyond that it would last about an hour. It did not specify whether Mr. Trump would be meeting with Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair and the primary target of the president's repeated attacks on the central bank. Public opinion about the Fed chair has become increasingly polarized Percent saying they have at least a fair amount of confidence in (Fed chair name) to do or recommend the right thing for the economy Source: Gallup surveys conducted between 2001 and 2025 By The New York Times The Fed did not have an immediate comment about Mr. Trump's visit. Top administration officials were already scheduled to tour the construction site on Thursday, a concession that was granted to them by the Fed as it has sought to deflect criticism of the project, which involves a pair of buildings that are close to 100 years old and undergoing a roughly $2.5 billion revamp. In recent days, the central bank has published a virtual tour of the construction site, including footage of asbestos caulking being removed and blast-resistant windows being installed. It has also specified where certain features, like a rooftop terrace for staff, have been scaled back. Mr. Trump's visit marks an escalation in his pressure campaign against the Fed. Presidents do not typically go to the central bank in an official capacity, reflecting the longstanding independence of the institution from the White House. 8 % Federal funds target rate 6 No change 4 RECESSIONS 2 2000 '05 '10 '15 '20 '25 20 % 18 Federal funds target rate 16 14 12 RECESSIONS 10 8 6 No change 4 2 1970 '75 '80 '85 '90 '95 2000 '05 '10 '15 '20 '25 20 % 18 Federal funds target rate 16 14 12 RECESSIONS 10 8 6 4 No change 2 1970 '75 '80 '85 '90 '95 2000 '05 '10 '15 '20 '25 20 % 18 Federal funds target rate 16 14 12 RECESSIONS 10 8 6 No change 4 2 1970 '75 '80 '85 '90 '95 2000 '05 '10 '15 '20 '25 Note: The rate since December 2008 is the midpoint of the federal funds target range. Source: Federal Reserve By Karl Russell Want all of The Times? Subscribe.