"Driven by a stagnating labor market and growing fears around job security, workers are now clinging to roles they've outgrown. And just like how people stay in unfulfilling romantic relationships (allowing resentment to build so that when the inevitable breakup happens, they're already over it and ready to move on), this trend is seeing workers doing the same in the jobs they're currently stuck in."
"In general, we're seeing this trend more with Gen Z than other generations-the same as for job hugging,"
"There's a reluctance to leave jobs right now because of the state of the market; so even in the unhappiest of workplace circumstances, Gen Z is feeling the need to stay put."
Workers are emotionally disengaging from roles they feel stuck in while remaining employed because of job market stagnation and fear of unemployment. Many employees are clinging to positions they have outgrown, mirroring patterns from unfulfilling romantic relationships where resentment builds until separation seems easy. The phenomenon appears strongest among Gen Z, similar to earlier 'job hugging' behavior. Emotional checking out reduces motivation and engagement, producing cabin fever and poorer performance. Other toxic workplace behaviors have risen, including candidate ghosting of interviews and 'career catfishing' by applicants. Employers may face sudden turnover when market conditions improve.
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