"From trips to Starbucks to Labubu dolls, many of these young men and women feel that they deserve to splurge. The Times reports on a new survey of nearly 1,000 Gen Z adults from Bank of America's Better Money Habits team showing that although many do not feel financially secure, more than half buy themselves a treat at least once a week."
"As someone who has worked remotely for 15 years, I can attest to the temptation of treats as both a motivator and a consolation. I usually offer them as an incentive to myself for getting through a certain amount of reading or writing. Column done? Grab coffee. Book for review completed? Snack time! Chapter written? Time for a manicure. These are indulgences I can afford, and they're not terrible for me. But working by yourself is not easy."
A survey of nearly 1,000 Gen Z adults found that more than half buy themselves a treat at least once a week despite many feeling financially insecure. Researchers link frequent small splurges to an uncertain job market and a perception that large purchases like homes may be out of reach. Many young people describe treats as self-care and consolation amid economic worries and loneliness. Remote work and social isolation can intensify the urge to reward or comfort oneself, with treats serving as incentives or substitutes for social interaction and workplace camaraderie.
Read at Deseret News
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