Remember when companies were trying to cater to the idea of “work-life balance”? Yeah, that didn’t last long.
According to the “Wall Street Journal”, there’s a surge of job listings that specifically say they do NOT offer any balance, and only have a ton of WORK to be done.
The postings may say they’re looking for someone who can “keep up with an unrelenting pace.” Or that they want someone who’s “eager” to be in the office as much as possible. They also may stress “long hours, a competitive business environment, and the importance of hustle.”
One healthcare company ad even says, “If you’re looking for work-life balance, this isn’t it.”
So basically, they’re reining in flexible schedules, remote work, and “perks”, and are openly warning applicants to get ready for THE GRIND.
One expert says, “They’re testing the limits of what they can ask of their employees, knowing how hungry people are to work, [so] the pendulum has swung, and companies are in control again.”
For now, things like this are mostly popping up in postings for start-ups, tech companies, and other white-collar positions.
(Wall Street Journal / Archive)
