Single people are more apt to work on Sundays

"In a recent survey of 1,000 singles by Dating.com, 52% of those without a romantic partner said they spend most Sundays alone and 65% say it's the loneliest day of their week. To cope, 74% say they've turned to work to keep themselves busy, and 40% say they do so often. Loneliness is on the rise, and bleeding into the workplace. Though dating in any generation has its challenges, Bronstein suggests it's become more isolating in the digital age."

""A lot of people work to avoid being in their feelings, which is not necessarily recommended because it's important to feel your feelings." Bronstein adds that some employers may even put higher expectations on their single staff knowing they have fewer personal responsibilities occupying their time. "Sometimes people that are single feel like they don't have a purpose," she adds. "By working extra, they can feel like that's their purpose.""

A survey of 1,000 singles found 52% spend most Sundays alone and 65% call Sunday the loneliest day, with 74% turning to work to stay busy and 40% doing so often. Working on Sundays often functions as a coping strategy and a source of purpose for singles who feel lacking in personal responsibilities. Some employers may expect more from single staff. Digital-era dating increases isolation through social media comparisons, dating apps, ghosting, disposability, and heightened rejection, which contribute to rising loneliness and its spillover into work life.

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