"To deal with it all, many people are hosting "admin nights" as a way to accomplish these tasks, while also making them even a little bit enjoyable. TikTok creator @maddyagers described the trend as a get-together with friends where you wear sweatpants, drink wine, and deal with all of the administrative tasks that have been "clouding your brain and mental energy." The Wall Street Journal described these nights as a " tiny, nerdy resistance" against the "bureaucratic grind" of life."
"Instead of going out for drinks (pricy) or dancing in the club (tiring), you gather at a friend's kitchen table with laptops and phones and get it all done. In her comments, someone said, "Me bringing three unpaid parking tickets to the function." Another wrote, "I paid four bills while sitting on my friend's couch this weekend!" While the idea is taking off, not everyone on TikTok is a fan."
Tedious life tasks like updating addresses, scheduling appointments, or canceling forgotten subscriptions commonly get postponed because they trigger low-grade anxiety and stress. Hosting "admin nights" creates a social setting where friends meet in comfortable clothes, often with drinks, to work on administrative chores together, sharing devices and momentum. Participants report accomplishing tasks such as paying bills and addressing unpaid tickets while enjoying company and parallel play. Reactions to the practice vary, with some finding it nostalgic and productive and others viewing it as bleak or more appropriate for paid work time.
Read at Bustle
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