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JULY 13, 2022 Talking Points
The Great WFH Debate, According to Gen Z A few weeks ago, we talked about how Gen Z has office FOMO and how they're missing out on crucial networking and mentorship opportunities that just can’t be replicated over Zoom. So, we asked our Gen Z readers what their take on full-time WFH is. Do they love it? Hate it? Find it isolating? Here’s what they had to say: "I have been fully remote since I graduated college two years ago, and I definitely crave that in-office experience. I’m a big extrovert, so I get energy from physically being around others, and being by myself all day honestly drains me more.” “There are so many benefits to working in the office. I graduated from college in 2020 and went straight into my career as a remote employee. Now, I work hybrid with the ability to choose when I come into the office and when I work from home, and this is now what I would want in any job. When I need a change of scenery from working from home, it's nice to join my coworkers in the office and catch up while in person. We also just hired a recent grad and I've preferred training her in person, so we're able to make a more meaningful connection and talk about stuff other than just work.” “I graduated in 2020 and went right into full-time remote work. There are a lot of bonuses, such as doing my laundry during the day, getting some time outside and being able to balance my life better. However, I now work in a hybrid environment and like going in, but not when I need to be productive. Since we go into the office less frequently, when we are in, it’s a lot more social.” “I’ve been full-time WFH since June 2021 (nearly one month after I graduated). At first it was great because instead of spending my money on rent, I was traveling all over the country and living a nomadic lifestyle. However, I’ve come to this point where I feel like I’m lacking certain skills because I don’t have face-to-face interaction with colleagues and clients. I really believe there’s no right answer to the solution except for allowing people to come in when they want and how they want. Cause if you’re a junior PR strategist like myself who would not be able to afford rent, food or practically life on the salary companies are starting us off at, what is the point of breaking my back to commute to work? Lol.” “Personally, as a member of Gen Z who's only worked remotely, I ADORE it! I get to work when I want, as long as the work gets done. If I want to run to Trader Joe’s in the afternoon, I don't have to tell anyone—no one's checking. If I want to spend the afternoon at the beach or the pool reading and finish up work after dinner, it works. I get to be home with my puppy and save tons of time and money (that I would have spent commuting). And I've been able to have opportunities I never would've had in-person without committing to move.” “I'm Gen Z and a 2019 graduate of college. I started my first job in July 2019, went virtual in March 2020 and have yet to see the inside of an office again. The transition to remote work eight months into my first job was absolutely a deterrent to my progress at that job, and I ended up leaving that job in the summer since I felt like I was not progressing or learning anything. Having the majority of my work experience be in a virtual world really decreases my optimism and excitement for work itself, but I do have a far healthier sense of work/life balance and ensuring I make choices that benefit me. I'm never going to move somewhere for a job.” “As a member of Gen Z, I personally enjoy working from home—more so a hybrid schedule. I have older parents who need round-the-clock care and I'm also a busy student athlete. Being able to do my internship from home has been a lifesaver since it has made it so much easier for me to be able to work and take care of my personal life. My employer has been very flexible on a hybrid schedule, and I think it's benefited the entire team. It's something a lot of companies should look to replicate.” Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their responses. Obviously, we couldn’t share all of them (or else this newsletter would be longer than the 1867 literary classic War and Peace). Be on the lookout for more Typeforms in upcoming newsletters. We live for your hot takes! 
#BansOffOurBodies What we’re reading: “For the First Time, a Drugmaker Is Seeking FDA Approval for an Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill” — CBS News Who we’re following: Alexis McGill Johnson is the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood. “The majority of Americans support the right to abortion. So yes, we are rightfully demanding elected leaders address the court’s decision as the public health crisis that it is,” she wrote in a recent tweet. Where we’re donating: Holler Health Justice, a BIPOC- and queer-lead nonprofit organization based in West Virginia, provides abortion support for those in need, including airfare, lodging, legal fees, emotional support, travel meals and more. 
Snacks⚖️ Speaking of WFH, it could soon be a legal right… at least in this one country. 🚗 Uber has been doing some real shady stuff lately. BRB, calling a Lyft. 🪑 Unlike The Plastics in Mean Girls, “you actually can sit with us.” That’s the motto at the Think in Color summit, where women entrepreneurs, business owners and experts come together to share advice, strategize, foster community and more. You won’t want to miss it.* 🍒 A moment of appreciation for Florence Pugh and all of the other women who have #freedthenipple. 🌤️ Turns out, being a part-time optimist has its benefits too. 💡 Hey, aspiring authors. What’s stopping you from finishing your book? Is it procrastination? Resources? Fear? This Idea to Book Workbook will walk you through everything from brainstorming to writing, designing and marketing your finished book. No more excuses!* *This link is sponsored 
THE STUFF WE LOVEStaff Picks
Wooden Spoon Herbs Menstrual Magic, Girlboss Goods, $36 The Medicinal Menstrual TinctureWhy do we love this product? Um, because we menstruate? In all seriousness, Menstrual Magic came to be because founder Lauren Haynes was a lifelong sufferer of debilitating menstrual cramps. “Cramp bark and the other herbs in this formula were really the only things that touched my cramps at all. I wanted to blend cramp bark with mood herbs to give a 360-degree approach to period care,” she says. 
Sporty Fit in Black, Ponyback, approx. $41.50 The Ingenious Baseball CapWe are now forever indebted to Stacey Keller (the founder and CEO of Ponyback) for creating our new fave hat. Thanks to the magnetized open-and-close back, we can wear our hair in a high pony while sporting a baseball cap. It may seem like a small change but this is a serious game changer. The all-black sporty fit is our topper of choice for everything from running errands to hiding those greasy, day-four roots. 
Rejuvenating Light Therapy Mask, Ember Wellness, $395 The Splurge-Worthy Light Therapy MaskYes, this is an investment, but if you do the math, and think about how much the average light therapy facial treatment costs ($50 to $150 per session), it’s worth the $$$ in the long run. What’s so special about light therapy, anyway? Well, with consistent use, this red light mask reduces fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, redness and acne—plus, it boosts mood and can help alleviate SAD symptoms. Can your green tea sheet mask do that? 
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