Unlocking the secrets behind TikTok’s latest sensation—#lazygirljobs. What’s driving this trend, and could it be the professional shift you’ve been silently yearning for?
The Lazy Girl Job Unveiled
Earlier this year, TikTok sensation Gabrielle Judge, aka the “anti-work girlboss,” dropped a viral bomb—a two-and-a-half-minute video introducing the Lazy Girl Job. The term took off, propelling Judge’s video to over 345,000 views and birthing the explosive #lazygirljobs hashtag with a whopping 17 million views.
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Breaking Down the Lazy Girl Job
Judge swiftly breaks down the Lazy Girl Job—your ticket to a quiet exit with a handsome income (think 60 to 80k) and the luxury of remote work. Forget unsociable hours; think more personal time, especially for childcare. Non-technical tech roles like marketing associates, account managers, or customer success gigs top the list.
These jobs promise more than just a paycheck; they offer equity, safety, and the charm of being an “easy job that is extremely flexible,” as Judge puts it. But beware, the term carries a gendered undertone, risking misinterpretation as an endorsement for women to kick back and be carried in the workplace.
