There used to be a 7 day work week. The next generation fought to change it to a 6 day work week. Then the next generation fought to get a 5 day work week. It’s a natural progression. Let’s get to it!
I agree with Gen Z & Funky as it relates to the 40hr work week. Work should not take up the largest chunk of your life. Period. Especially when you have children. Work life balance is important.
Exactly and the other issue is as people are working for necessity and flexibility, there is another issue of the employers not hiring to keep the money and it foregoes the balance. I loved my 4 day work week as I at least had one rest day and 2 days for errands or self care and school balance while working 40-50hours a week. This schedule is not for lazy people, hiring more people would allow for balance of people rotate schedules.
Totally agree. I was thinking about this the other day as it took me an hour to get home from work. I could only imagine if I had a husband and kids. Add an hour to cook for them, an hour to clean, kids games take 3 hours, leaving you with only maybe 2 hours to love on your family, get 8 hours of sleep only to wake up and do the sh!t all over again. It’s crazy!! Not to mention how much it cost to take care of that house and family.
Because we're sending half our salary to fund genocide by youknowwho and to give THEM over there free healthcare etc over in youknowwhere (look it up). 😒
Alot of times we're working to plan for retirement and often die before we retire or are sick by retirement time. We hope this won't happen, but as we've seen, it often does. Work shouldn't take up most of our lives! Period.
As a person who worked her way up to the executive ranks of a major company before the age of 35, making people work 40+ hrs a week, 5 days a week is not logical when you break down true productivity time. I used to work 50+ hrs a week (why I moved up so quick) but I burned myself out and had many seasons of thinking I couldn’t sustain. I will vote for the next president who advocates for a 4 day work week. That’s all you need.
As a nurse I work 3 days a week. Prior Careers I worked 9-5 and I swear I will never work 5 days a week again! Cause Funky is right! We can do everything Al says without 5 days a week.
Right girl, healthcare is where it is at if you want a good work/life balance. I do 8 hour shifts though I may stay over and do 12s but the PRN life is where it’s at
I’m a millennial and 9-5 is trash. I’ve done the math in my own life-we are living to work. The 9-5 doesn’t even count the commute, getting ready, and the Sunday anxiety of the upcoming week. Funky got it right. Flexible schedules doesn’t mean that the business is closed 🤦🏾♀️. Claudia and Al missed the point.
In other countries they have what's called a siesta where everyone is off from 2-4. I mean nothing is sold, restaurants are closed down, everyone takes a nap or break. We need that here.
@@dynadushi I was in Aruba trying to get some earrings, the lady at the store said come back after 4. Then explained how they could lose their business license if they sell things during that time. I was like America....America businesses where y'all at?
@@DrLadyBugM And if you really know anything you would know it is not working for them because their work day ends at 7 and still have to go through the gridlock to get home at 9 -10.
Right! 9-5 was created to enslave people. The current hours are still stupid, bank hours, doctors hours, nor car repair places don’t match reality. Post office carriers should sit at home on the weekends, who want snail mail bills? CHANGE EVERYTHING!
I'm 100% with Q. There aren't many 9-5 jobs for the average working person. These businesses are open 24hrs. And people don't make enough on these jobs to support a family without having a second job. I've been over living to work.
As a millennial, I agree with Gen Z- we DO need to work less. Ppl are tired and we should be able to enjoy our lives more especially with all the talk of mental health. All America promotes for its citizens IS WORK. I can see how they are reimagining the work/balance life and it should include a 4-day work week, more PTO/vacation time, or GIVE US a MENTAL HEALTH DAY as our 5th day with maybe just a few hours for that day. It could boost the economy and our health and wellness. Who will work those days off? It should be fairly easy to stagger the schedules to accommodate our workforce. I welcome it!!!!!
Not just shorter work week but more pay. The amount of people in their 70s working cause they can’t afford to retire are usually the ones been working since 16yo. It’s sad.
I agree. I don't do nothing but exactly what Q said. Work, eat, & sleep. Can't afford shit worth having and miserable as hell. I see why there are so many entrepreneurs now after COVID....we're TIRED! I don't want to just work to pay bills anymore! I want to LIVE!!!!!
I agree with Funky on the work schedule. My old job would ask your preference for our 9-5 office. Some people preferred 7-3 and some 10-7 and now people are virtual and the flexibility to pause and get your kids from school is growth in the industry. Nothing shut down with giving people some work life balance and flexibility
I’m 45 and I haven’t worked a traditional 9-5 job in 18 years. As long as my deliverables are done by the due date, I’m not bound to a 9-5 schedule and I’m able to manage my time in the way that best suits me and my family.
I'm in year 4 of 2 working from home jobs. As long as my work is completed and I'm there for meetings they do not get 9-5 from me. They get my work is done, see you next time. Corporations hold all the money and we stress trying to get it. Nope!
A truly flexible schedule cannot be made available to everyone. As an aside...I have worked for YEARS and until recently (in the time of working from home and flexible schedules) I have NEVER heard from or about so many employees with mental health issues. IN PART, if we were interacting more with other people in person, I strongly believe the number of employees with mental health issues would decrease.
@@DrLadyBugMgeez I’m very curious as to what those work from home jobs are if you don’t mind saying. I have a non verbal autistic son and would love to be able to work from home now that he is 18 and graduating from high school.
@@rowena6249 I partially agree with you. The world doesn't turn without certain employment types. If you want to shop on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, etc. someone needs to drive a truck to deliver merchandise, police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, nurses etc. They have shift work that needs to be done. I disagree with your sentiments because mental illness is heredity and also caused by trauma. Not ever work environment is positive. During the pandemic, my work environment was extremely TOXIC and caused me problems. Yes, God created us to interact and need one another HOWEVER not everyone is healthy, you can't expose yourself to them. Professionally and personally.
We absolutely did… we just want better work life balance… a decent wage and not have to work multiple jobs to survive!!! Gen Z doesn’t want to work period and make 6 figures!🤣
Absolutely agree with you and Funky! During Covid when folks were working from home, productivity was not affected. Productivity actually increases when you create work life balance. Claudia and Al mentioned how is necessary for a 40 work week especially in some professions. But creativity, like staggering, work schedules it is absolutely possible to create work life balance, without a decrease in productivity. Other countries are doing it and have done it for years, and their people are happier and healthier than us Americans.
@@jessicab331i really believe the gen z generation is the way it is BEC their parents worked so much they didn’t have enough time to b the parent they wanted to be. Let’s b real, kids go to school early and get out around 3, parents don’t even get home until 6-7. The day is almost over at that point.
I’m Gen X, and from a very young age I questioned the work week structure. The fact that we spend more time with coworkers than our families and friends AIN’T NEVER sat well with me. Yes, I think some people are lazy and delusional about working, but overall I agree with that young woman’s sentiment. These companies squeeze every bit of juice out of their employees, and have the nerve to keep wages stagnant for their profits. People deserve a livable wage and more work-life balance. The little bit of life people have post retirement does not make the years in the rat race worth it in the long run. IMO
I am a 9 to 5er but I 💯% agree with Funky! I can't stand it anymore but i'm older now. Also the pandemic allowed me to work remotely and I LOVE it. I think working remotely helps take off some of the stress.
The girl venting about 9-5 actually gave more insight into her work schedule. It wasnt just about working 8 hrs, she talked about the difficulty of getting to work. She takes the train and gets home really late and has no time for a personal life; which is why she mentioned dating. Funky was the only one understanding cause he’s closer in age to that generation, anc I believe he is 100% correct, its a grueling way to live. I’ve had family members work their butts off to end up dying before retirement. Its sad.
It’s interesting how everyone forgets about Da Baby being a misogynist, publicly disrespecting Black women, and physically attacking women… but he gets cancelled for comments about the LGBTQIA community. The double standard is sickening.
And who fault is that?! The black community don’t hold black man accountable. Never! The reason why da baby was cancelled, is because the white ppl don’t play about lgbt+ ppl, as it should be!
Apparently the lgbtqia made a bigger stink publicly about being offended by someone they've done nothing to,as opposed to the females. Had they raised a big of a stink they would have gotten the same results. Also you never really know who's working behind the scenes of determining who or what gets canceled. A lot of lgbtq allies and individuals themselves are unseen and unknown forces behind the scenes. Hence the need of caution before speaking in most cases. Surely you don't think that the decision of cancelation depends on one individual!
Funky and I are the same age and I completely agree with everything he said about working 9-5. There is absolutely no work life balance working those hours.
Me and fiancé (gay men) have Minimal sex relationship. It works. In my 20s I was in these streets living my best life and I had enough sex to be content. At 32 I am mature enough to understand that my partner is not that sexually inclined. I plan to spend the rest of my life with this man because I trust him with my life. And he provides everything I ever wished for in a partner and sex is important but what he provides is priceless and honestly it’s a small price to pay when u know someone loves u in way u didn’t even know was possible. And at first temptation was a motherfucker. But I’m not willing to lose a lifetime for an hour of fun. And with the type of porn out now I really am content. And if I was really craving it he is willing to try. But I haven’t been depressed since I met him. I don’t ever have a reason to doubt him or our relationship. And the life we are building together is so beautiful it makes me cry sometimes. And I have a reason to smile everyday of my life because I’m going to marry my best friend. It’s possible.
The reason why Claudia and Al’s insurance doesn’t cover it is because they are not diabetic. They are not supposed to have access to it not even people who are prediabetic. and the people that need it can’t get the medicine because people like you guys are taking it. It’s like the rich people have access to this. And they shouldn’t because it’s not medically indicated for you.
I was taught back in high school that it's a very good possibility that my generation won't even have SS. Working till your 80 will be ther norm and that's terrifying
I told my son (he's military); to save his money, get as much training as possible and if he decides to get out; that he needs to request 4 days (if possible) in the interview and get it in writing. There is no reason to work 5 days; Hell even doctors don't work 5 days!! Nurses work 3 on and 4 off .
Working until you’re 80 will only be the norm if you don’t prepare yourself financially and invest. There’s plenty of books that teach you how, “The millionaire next door”, for example. Anyone can do this, you don’t have to be yt or a trust fund baby to do this.
@@19blondie93im retired military, just retired after 24 years. Didn’t know a thing about finances until the military taught me. Your son should be investing in his TSP for his retirement. Live below his means, save to invest, invest to spend. There’s plenty of classes to educate him, if he wants it.
Wow Al reminded me, when I was in grade school I remember my mom writing predated checks for my lunch for the week, the book fair and numerous other functions 🥹🥹 total nostalgia
You can't even buy a house in this market also our parents were promoted and given raises for their hard work but not now you go above and beyond for these companies and they just keep you in your same role with more work and no raise
THIS. People forget living costs and salaries not matching. We see people working several jobs working 9 to 9s and still struggling. They have money for 🇮🇱 and genocide but US citizens get what? It's giving US is a money farm for foreign neo-colonialism tease.
I can't stand people who turn up empty handed....I married my man coz of all the men I had dated previously, he was only who wouldn't turn up at my door empty handed...brought bottle of wine..juice..bag of rice..oxtail.. fish...whatever we ate....he wld bring even though I had said..no I don't need anything...to this day 15yrs later..his thoughtfulness warms my heart......
Us late millennials & gen z’s take work life balance so serious because most of our parents were non existent because they put their careers above us. I barely saw my father & he was in the home. We want the opposite of that & we’re making it happen. It’s not laziness, it’s priorities.
Al, not you keep advocating for a 40-hour workweek when none of the “jobs” you work are 40 hours. I’m glad Claudia was honest on this subject this time. And Quentin hit the nail on the head about flexibility. As long as people are meeting their deliverables and are paid on salary, the economy will not be impacted AL. Everything ain’t for everybody. You are the perfect example of that. So please stop attacking Gen Zs. The world is much different now and much more stressful. They’re not saying they don’t want to work. They’re saying they need flexibility. Let them babies live with healthy balance, and you work your old behind into oblivion if that’s what you want.
That part! CVS AND Walgreens both said bye to 24 hrs. People adjust to the guidelines provided. No excuse for people to dedicate 5 days out of 7 to work. By the time you add in prep and commute people are working 50-60hr a week for work that takes 20 hrs.
I am 58 years old I’m a Veteran and have worked since I was 15 and I agree with Funky the 40 hour work eeek should and can be adjusted they don’t do this in other countries.
I’m Gen X and I agree w Gen z as well! Corporations will work you to the bone and it’s still never enough. They layoff half or more of a department and expect the remaining staff to take on the work of 2 or more additional people, with no plans of hiring for a full department. Additionally, people in my parents generation worked a true 9-5, they were able to come home and leave work at home because there was no internet, email, zoom etc. We don’t and we can’t turn off now. I have worked from 9am to 5 am, that’s 5 AM NOT PM! It has to stop, workers need to set boundaries for these employers.
I think that toktoker is probably speaking to the fact that the 9-5 type jobs have crazy hours and by the time you get home you just got enough time to eat rest and prepare for the next day . There’s shifts that are 3-11 and by the time you get home it’s 1am .
Historically the 9-5,M-F work week is antiquated. It stems from the era of the Industrial Revolution where it was necessary and employees had less rights working in factories. In Europe many business have 32 hr work weeks and have no issues so why can’t we. You can miss me with something won’t get done or create problems. There is a way to make it work for a a lot of industries not all like a 911 dispatcher or hospital but to some degree that could be solved by having people work on shift. When I’m off on Friday my coworker works and when my coworker is off on Monday I work to cover them. That is possible in some industries.
Thank you Al and Claudia about the 40 he work week. I think as you get older you should be able to reduce your hours. If you want to work less hours plan for it. Every job is a stepping stone to you getting there.
Working 40 hours a week is crazy ! Gen x is crazy allow the change ! It’s a healthy change what the hell is wrong with wanting more hours for life!? Wake up!! Claudia and Al sound so crazy
As a millennial I'm really starting to burn out on the 9-5 concept. Especially if you work in a fast paced environment and you're a leader/manager of some type you become mentally and physically exhausted quick. I think most of us used to working would either like a 4 day work week or have at least a 5 hour work day. You can't even enjoy a day off (especially when it's not consecutive days) without spending it RECOVERING from the work day. And I always feel guilty when I can muster up the energy to be more productive on a day off.
I would love a 4 day work week. Hell, I’ll work (4) 10 hour shifts. I’m already there so what’s two more hours? This new generation has its faults, but I love the way they think outside the box, and the way they call out societal norms!
As a nurse I feel sorry for everyone who works 5 days a week. I work 3 days a week and even that's too much for me 😭. 9-5 are ghetto you have no work life balance that way.
I'm not buying it Al. There's no reason why ANYONE has to work a 5 day work week, except in service industries. I can be just as productive working 3 days and my tax returns will ultimately dictate what should go to my social security...now that I think of it, I work a 5 day work week like MOST people I know, but am still hearing that Social Security may not even exist for much longer...how is that the case if, in large, Americans are working the same amount of hours as always?....Sidenote....there are MANY PEOPLE waiting for Claudia to write that tell all baby! 😅
Yessssss Q!! Preach! I’m not gen Z and I think it’s just as stupid to work 40 hrs with 48 hrs off!! HE HIT IT ON THE HEAD.. 👍🏽 yes be a bit more flexible
Companies have already started a 4-day work week and while there are some losses, but also most said that they didn’t want to go back given the losses. Not all industries require a 5-day work week.
She was also complaining about the commute on top of work. If you have a 2 hr commute each way, it does drain your life. I hated 9-5 as much as she does. Never again.
I'm in my 40's and I was a person who worked 9 to 5. It was stressful my health was bad, I had a nervous breakdown, I was tired a lot of time, very unhappy, no I did not have a dating life I barely had social life. The work Force needs to be reinvented. We are overworked and under paid and our health is getting worse.
Work life balance is doable. Not sure what Claudia and Al don’t get. Flexible schedules doesn’t mean no one is working. Healthcare has worked on a flex schedule with staggered shifts for years. No one wants to spend their life working then have no energy to enjoy the fruits of your labor. I’m a Millennial and stand with GenZ
My schedule is literally 9-530 but I was able to select my schedule, I work from home and I have the flexibility to change my schedules days and times from 6am-12am Mon-Sun. I am all for EVERYONE selecting the options that work for them and their families. I wanted more time with my child after daycare so 90%of the time I’m off by the time she gets home.
I don’t mind the 9-5 as long as I can pick my own schedule. Working in healthcare I have the luxury to be able to work PRN so that’s my comfort zone now I can work whenever I want and still get my hours or not get my hours or get overtime. I get off work at 3pm and I can still go to the gym come home and do my schoolwork or go be around friends. Work life balance is key!
They don't even work 40 hrs a week. They probably don't even remember the last time they punched that many answers. So they cannot actually pretend to understand the stress of how living to work is exhausting.
Omg I love Q alone for his 9-5 comments… yes I am a millennial but there are ppl that like that schedule… there were several employees that opted not to work from home during covid… yes they were older but let them do it… but please give me a flexible schedule
Gen X here......been saying for decades we should only work 4 days, 6 hours. People are not productive past that. Please continue the fight Millennials and Gen Z ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
How can you tell people workin a 9-5 is a problem that isnt really there!? Lmaoooo i hate my job and life, she is right there is no time to date or anything but at the same time, our parents dated to split the bills. We give our entire lives to our jobs and still dont have food in our refrigerator because it went to rent that we gotta stack two checks up for. What world do we live in when rich people can say “go back to work, you’ll be aight”..
And are parents dated to split the bills and reproduce some children that they didn't like and didn't want to raise so that's another burden placed on that upcoming generation. Poor people are just stupid, just the way the wealthy likes for us to stay
I totally agree with you. AL is the most intelligent person on the panel. I love the way he does his homework and keep us well informed. I think at times funky can be very ignorant. Also I think that he can be very negative when it comes to certain people.
Hi Claudia, you are so right about Ozempic, I need it for my Rx, but now it is hard for me to get it because it is back logged, so I have been with out it for a long time, and gurllll let me tell YOU, my apatite has came back FULL BLAST! Love watching yall... 😀
I saw both of my parents work they ass off tryna support their kids, themselves and so on... and they were miserable! Our parents were miserable working that much with almost nothing to show for it. So you can't blame Gen Z for not wanting to be that way. If we can make a livable wage without being miserable, then we will. It makes so much sense.
Im Gen X and its true the way we work her in the U.S. is rediculous. I realized I was just working and paying bills and not enjoying my children or life. At that point I really started saying if you don't value me, my family and time i can't do it.
I take exception with the comments about a person with "used to be" syndrome. Hell, that's what we make memories for! I have boudoir photos I have shared with my granddaughters from when I was young! Hell it's called memories!!!!! I love telling stories of what life used to be like and they love hearing it!
thank you Funky! the only one making sense today! 9-5's are whack! living to work is whack! mental health and resting is what our ancestors would've wanted for us, not working ourselves to the bone and burning ourselves out! To Al's point on funding our social security, most people don't live long enough to see their social security checks! our social security funds are being used to fund wars at this point! My dad recently retired and he's getting a 3rd of what he made annually from social security as opposed to when he was working! And to Al's point on "we need to fund the economy", that's a myth. The economy/ stocks/ inflation and the market is all made up so we can continue to spend our hard earned money.
I work four days a week and off 3. I plan trips and go on vacation. Im not doing no more or less. Do what works for you. But it makes sense. You still have to have balance and a life. And that's what us as people are looking for. I slways agreed with Funky or the work situation. We know everybody plays a part but at what cost? We still stuck and some still struggling.
I am on Wegovy it’s what’s used for weight loss. Ozempic is used for diabetes. I was up to 220 now I’m down to 176 in 7 mos! Al it’s a game changer. I will never stop using it.
Glass Tupperware y’all, especially for the microwave. Yrs gone by I bought take out containers for folks because I grew up seeing people never bringing back my moms Tupperware. I’m not cooking this yr, I’m tired😊 Happy Holidays y’all🦃
Just incase everyone still hasn't figured it out yet. We are in the next big shift for humans. Each generation comes in to bring change. Many countries work 3 to 4 day work week and are just fine. America is the youngest country around and still has a lot to go through. The only constant is change.
There used to be a 7 day work week. The next generation fought to change it to a 6 day work week. Then the next generation fought to get a 5 day work week. It’s a natural progression. Let’s get to it!
Yes and add a livable wage for ALL!!!
Yes!!
Where do I get my picket sign?
There was never a 7 day workweek, STOP MAKING UP STUFF
@@Therealpenelopepitstop uhh...you can Google things you know
I agree with Gen Z & Funky as it relates to the 40hr work week. Work should not take up the largest chunk of your life. Period. Especially when you have children. Work life balance is important.
Exactly and the other issue is as people are working for necessity and flexibility, there is another issue of the employers not hiring to keep the money and it foregoes the balance. I loved my 4 day work week as I at least had one rest day and 2 days for errands or self care and school balance while working 40-50hours a week. This schedule is not for lazy people, hiring more people would allow for balance of people rotate schedules.
Totally agree. I was thinking about this the other day as it took me an hour to get home from work. I could only imagine if I had a husband and kids. Add an hour to cook for them, an hour to clean, kids games take 3 hours, leaving you with only maybe 2 hours to love on your family, get 8 hours of sleep only to wake up and do the sh!t all over again. It’s crazy!! Not to mention how much it cost to take care of that house and family.
Because we're sending half our salary to fund genocide by youknowwho and to give THEM over there free healthcare etc over in youknowwhere (look it up). 😒
Alot of times we're working to plan for retirement and often die before we retire or are sick by retirement time. We hope this won't happen, but as we've seen, it often does. Work shouldn't take up most of our lives! Period.
@@CitizenVids exactly!!!!
As a person who worked her way up to the executive ranks of a major company before the age of 35, making people work 40+ hrs a week, 5 days a week is not logical when you break down true productivity time. I used to work 50+ hrs a week (why I moved up so quick) but I burned myself out and had many seasons of thinking I couldn’t sustain. I will vote for the next president who advocates for a 4 day work week. That’s all you need.
I totally agree and I believe there’s developed countries around the world and they have something similar to a 4 day work week.
Same. I left corporate in June and I’m never going back. Not worth the damn stress.
As a nurse I work 3 days a week. Prior Careers I worked 9-5 and I swear I will never work 5 days a week again! Cause Funky is right! We can do everything Al says without 5 days a week.
Right girl, healthcare is where it is at if you want a good work/life balance. I do 8 hour shifts though I may stay over and do 12s but the PRN life is where it’s at
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I am an RN and I only work 14 days a month. Loving life!!!
I swear I could never do 5 days a week again.
I’m a millennial and 9-5 is trash. I’ve done the math in my own life-we are living to work. The 9-5 doesn’t even count the commute, getting ready, and the Sunday anxiety of the upcoming week. Funky got it right. Flexible schedules doesn’t mean that the business is closed 🤦🏾♀️. Claudia and Al missed the point.
Preach !!!!
In other countries they have what's called a siesta where everyone is off from 2-4. I mean nothing is sold, restaurants are closed down, everyone takes a nap or break. We need that here.
@@DrLadyBugMthats in the warmer countries 😩😩
@@dynadushi I was in Aruba trying to get some earrings, the lady at the store said come back after 4. Then explained how they could lose their business license if they sell things during that time. I was like America....America businesses where y'all at?
@@DrLadyBugM And if you really know anything you would know it is not working for them because their work day ends at 7 and still have to go through the gridlock to get home at 9 -10.
Thank you Funky bc im tired of people saying millennials and Gen Zs are lazy bc they value their time more than the "American DReam"
Right! 9-5 was created to enslave people. The current hours are still stupid, bank hours, doctors hours, nor car repair places don’t match reality. Post office carriers should sit at home on the weekends, who want snail mail bills? CHANGE EVERYTHING!
And that “American Dream” ain’t hitting like it used to anyway, so what exactly are people working towards?
I would say become an entrepreneur, create a business and make your own hours for your employees.
@@tourehbrown3078 this 💯👏🏿✨👑
I've been saying for awhile that the American dream is a scam.
Thank you Funky for being reasonable on that whole work topic!!👌
I'm 100% with Q. There aren't many 9-5 jobs for the average working person. These businesses are open 24hrs. And people don't make enough on these jobs to support a family without having a second job. I've been over living to work.
As a millennial, I agree with Gen Z- we DO need to work less. Ppl are tired and we should be able to enjoy our lives more especially with all the talk of mental health. All America promotes for its citizens IS WORK. I can see how they are reimagining the work/balance life and it should include a 4-day work week, more PTO/vacation time, or GIVE US a MENTAL HEALTH DAY as our 5th day with maybe just a few hours for that day. It could boost the economy and our health and wellness. Who will work those days off? It should be fairly easy to stagger the schedules to accommodate our workforce. I welcome it!!!!!
Yessss!! I work from home 3 days a week and I work longer hours and I’m productive because I don’t spend hours driving to work.
Not just shorter work week but more pay. The amount of people in their 70s working cause they can’t afford to retire are usually the ones been working since 16yo. It’s sad.
@@dannyt7269 exactly!!!
I agree. I don't do nothing but exactly what Q said. Work, eat, & sleep. Can't afford shit worth having and miserable as hell. I see why there are so many entrepreneurs now after COVID....we're TIRED! I don't want to just work to pay bills anymore! I want to LIVE!!!!!
I agree with Q and our economy will be just find with flexible work days and hours.
I agree with Funky on the work schedule. My old job would ask your preference for our 9-5 office. Some people preferred 7-3 and some 10-7 and now people are virtual and the flexibility to pause and get your kids from school is growth in the industry. Nothing shut down with giving people some work life balance and flexibility
Exactly. We can still achieve the standard 40 hour work week but in flexible ways that work for several different lifestyles or personalities
I’m 45 and I haven’t worked a traditional 9-5 job in 18 years. As long as my deliverables are done by the due date, I’m not bound to a 9-5 schedule and I’m able to manage my time in the way that best suits me and my family.
I'm in year 4 of 2 working from home jobs. As long as my work is completed and I'm there for meetings they do not get 9-5 from me. They get my work is done, see you next time. Corporations hold all the money and we stress trying to get it. Nope!
A truly flexible schedule cannot be made available to everyone. As an aside...I have worked for YEARS and until recently (in the time of working from home and flexible schedules) I have NEVER heard from or about so many employees with mental health issues. IN PART, if we were interacting more with other people in person, I strongly believe the number of employees with mental health issues would decrease.
@@DrLadyBugMgeez I’m very curious as to what those work from home jobs are if you don’t mind saying. I have a non verbal autistic son and would love to be able to work from home now that he is 18 and graduating from high school.
@@VaLEriE-en8xl I am a full time researcher for an online university and a full time high school English master teacher for an online high school.
@@rowena6249 I partially agree with you. The world doesn't turn without certain employment types. If you want to shop on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, etc. someone needs to drive a truck to deliver merchandise, police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, nurses etc. They have shift work that needs to be done. I disagree with your sentiments because mental illness is heredity and also caused by trauma. Not ever work environment is positive. During the pandemic, my work environment was extremely TOXIC and caused me problems. Yes, God created us to interact and need one another HOWEVER not everyone is healthy, you can't expose yourself to them. Professionally and personally.
I'm not Gen Z and I feel like she does. I have always felt this way, I am glad to witness this being brought to the forefront
💯💯💯Agree and I will be 37 next month. Ive been working since Ivwas 13..I just found out what the heck gen z is lbvs
The banking, insurance, and financial industries would suffer, which would trickle down to impacting all of us.
@@deeperteet8123no it wouldn't. Get more employees to break up the work day
As a millennial it's not just Gen Z that share those sentiments. We millennials started that trend and I 100% agree with her.
Facts Gen X have always felt this
quite quitting
We absolutely did… we just want better work life balance… a decent wage and not have to work multiple jobs to survive!!! Gen Z doesn’t want to work period and make 6 figures!🤣
Absolutely agree with you and Funky! During Covid when folks were working from home, productivity was not affected. Productivity actually increases when you create work life balance. Claudia and Al mentioned how is necessary for a 40 work week especially in some professions. But creativity, like staggering, work schedules it is absolutely possible to create work life balance, without a decrease in productivity. Other countries are doing it and have done it for years, and their people are happier and healthier than us Americans.
@@jessicab331i really believe the gen z generation is the way it is BEC their parents worked so much they didn’t have enough time to b the parent they wanted to be. Let’s b real, kids go to school early and get out around 3, parents don’t even get home until 6-7. The day is almost over at that point.
I agree with Funky this 5 day work week is for the birds. Change is due!
I’m Gen X, and from a very young age I questioned the work week structure. The fact that we spend more time with coworkers than our families and friends AIN’T NEVER sat well with me. Yes, I think some people are lazy and delusional about working, but overall I agree with that young woman’s sentiment. These companies squeeze every bit of juice out of their employees, and have the nerve to keep wages stagnant for their profits. People deserve a livable wage and more work-life balance. The little bit of life people have post retirement does not make the years in the rat race worth it in the long run. IMO
I am a 9 to 5er but I 💯% agree with Funky! I can't stand it anymore but i'm older now. Also the pandemic allowed me to work remotely and I LOVE it. I think working remotely helps take off some of the stress.
The girl venting about 9-5 actually gave more insight into her work schedule. It wasnt just about working 8 hrs, she talked about the difficulty of getting to work. She takes the train and gets home really late and has no time for a personal life; which is why she mentioned dating. Funky was the only one understanding cause he’s closer in age to that generation, anc I believe he is 100% correct, its a grueling way to live. I’ve had family members work their butts off to end up dying before retirement.
Its sad.
Funky is right on about work/life balance. I agree.
It’s interesting how everyone forgets about Da Baby being a misogynist, publicly disrespecting Black women, and physically attacking women… but he gets cancelled for comments about the LGBTQIA community. The double standard is sickening.
And who fault is that?! The black community don’t hold black man accountable. Never! The reason why da baby was cancelled, is because the white ppl don’t play about lgbt+ ppl, as it should be!
Exactly, because for the most part black women don't deserve respect in the eyes of society. But also we allow it.
Thank you!! As a black woman im sickened how he can disrespect us but the LBTQIA don’t play that! I’m not mad at that!
Not a double standard…. BW community should move like the LGBTQIA community moves……….
Apparently the lgbtqia made a bigger stink publicly about being offended by someone they've done nothing to,as opposed to the females. Had they raised a big of a stink they would have gotten the same results. Also you never really know who's working behind the scenes of determining who or what gets canceled. A lot of lgbtq allies and individuals themselves are unseen and unknown forces behind the scenes. Hence the need of caution before speaking in most cases. Surely you don't think that the decision of cancelation depends on one individual!
The country will run fine! There’s plenty of other countries that don’t work as hard and long as we do
I think people in those countries also live a more simple life
@@verosmitty EXACTLY...👏👏👏👏
Funky and I are the same age and I completely agree with everything he said about working 9-5. There is absolutely no work life balance working those hours.
Everything Funky said about 9-5 is exactly how I feel!! Shit is crazy.
Me and fiancé (gay men) have Minimal sex relationship. It works. In my 20s I was in these streets living my best life and I had enough sex to be content. At 32 I am mature enough to understand that my partner is not that sexually inclined. I plan to spend the rest of my life with this man because I trust him with my life. And he provides everything I ever wished for in a partner and sex is important but what he provides is priceless and honestly it’s a small price to pay when u know someone loves u in way u didn’t even know was possible. And at first temptation was a motherfucker. But I’m not willing to lose a lifetime for an hour of fun. And with the type of porn out now I really am content. And if I was really craving it he is willing to try. But I haven’t been depressed since I met him. I don’t ever have a reason to doubt him or our relationship. And the life we are building together is so beautiful it makes me cry sometimes. And I have a reason to smile everyday of my life because I’m going to marry my best friend. It’s possible.
Wow, may you both be in love and blessed for a lifetime. Love is beautiful.
😂 you sound crazy but okay.
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I love this so much for you!!!
I feel you @blackice
The reason why Claudia and Al’s insurance doesn’t cover it is because they are not diabetic. They are not supposed to have access to it not even people who are prediabetic.
and the people that need it can’t get the medicine because people like you guys are taking it.
It’s like the rich people have access to this. And they shouldn’t because it’s not medically indicated for you.
I love this show I love how Q understands how it is for the day to day ppl this show is truly refreshing
I was taught back in high school that it's a very good possibility that my generation won't even have SS. Working till your 80 will be ther norm and that's terrifying
@@tessaw3145Millennial closer to 35+
I told my son (he's military); to save his money, get as much training as possible and if he decides to get out; that he needs to request 4 days (if possible) in the interview and get it in writing. There is no reason to work 5 days; Hell even doctors don't work 5 days!! Nurses work 3 on and 4 off .
Working until you’re 80 will only be the norm if you don’t prepare yourself financially and invest. There’s plenty of books that teach you how, “The millionaire next door”, for example. Anyone can do this, you don’t have to be yt or a trust fund baby to do this.
@@19blondie93im retired military, just retired after 24 years. Didn’t know a thing about finances until the military taught me. Your son should be investing in his TSP for his retirement. Live below his means, save to invest, invest to spend. There’s plenty of classes to educate him, if he wants it.
Social Security will be available but not a livable income. It should supplement additional retirement income.
I be like, "gone to the next thing Claudia" when she start talking about the credit scores, the ghost bed, and those pastries? 🙃
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I appreciate your openness and honesty about Ozempic Claudia
Yes I was interested in knowing about she answered all my questions
I’m a millennial and I agree with Gen z there is no reason our whole lives should be dedicated to work I hate the 9-5 schedule
I'm gen x and i totally agree. No time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Just the hustle and bustle all of the time. It's literally sickening.
Wow Al reminded me, when I was in grade school I remember my mom writing predated checks for my lunch for the week, the book fair and numerous other functions 🥹🥹 total nostalgia
You can't even buy a house in this market also our parents were promoted and given raises for their hard work but not now you go above and beyond for these companies and they just keep you in your same role with more work and no raise
FACTS!!!!!
BIG FACTS!!
THIS. People forget living costs and salaries not matching. We see people working several jobs working 9 to 9s and still struggling. They have money for 🇮🇱 and genocide but US citizens get what? It's giving US is a money farm for foreign neo-colonialism tease.
Love how most of us on one accord
I can't stand people who turn up empty handed....I married my man coz of all the men I had dated previously, he was only who wouldn't turn up at my door empty handed...brought bottle of wine..juice..bag of rice..oxtail.. fish...whatever we ate....he wld bring even though I had said..no I don't need anything...to this day 15yrs later..his thoughtfulness warms my heart......
Us late millennials & gen z’s take work life balance so serious because most of our parents were non existent because they put their careers above us. I barely saw my father & he was in the home. We want the opposite of that & we’re making it happen. It’s not laziness, it’s priorities.
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Great point!
Defund McMillian and Morrow and put TEA GIF in a studio with a table and better wide shots 5 days a week!
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I totally agree😊
Why yall hate them men's show so bad 😂😂😂😂
Finally someone highlights the visuals!
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"Bitch, you goin' to jay-yuh!"😂😂😂
Al's "Not me Girl!" was too FUNNY! Old man going from room to room! PRICELESS! Too funny! Al is corny funny!
Al, not you keep advocating for a 40-hour workweek when none of the “jobs” you work are 40 hours. I’m glad Claudia was honest on this subject this time. And Quentin hit the nail on the head about flexibility. As long as people are meeting their deliverables and are paid on salary, the economy will not be impacted AL. Everything ain’t for everybody. You are the perfect example of that. So please stop attacking Gen Zs. The world is much different now and much more stressful. They’re not saying they don’t want to work. They’re saying they need flexibility. Let them babies live with healthy balance, and you work your old behind into oblivion if that’s what you want.
We would adjust, just like we adjusted to the change after Covid. Walmart is no longer 24 hr so what we do? Get all our shid before 11!
That part! CVS AND Walgreens both said bye to 24 hrs. People adjust to the guidelines provided. No excuse for people to dedicate 5 days out of 7 to work. By the time you add in prep and commute people are working 50-60hr a week for work that takes 20 hrs.
For the public yes, but the workers are still 24 hours, they are still in the store.
I am 58 years old I’m a Veteran and have worked since I was 15 and I agree with Funky the 40 hour work eeek should and can be adjusted they don’t do this in other countries.
I’m Gen X and I agree w Gen z as well! Corporations will work you to the bone and it’s still never enough. They layoff half or more of a department and expect the remaining staff to take on the work of 2 or more additional people, with no plans of hiring for a full department. Additionally, people in my parents generation worked a true 9-5, they were able to come home and leave work at home because there was no internet, email, zoom etc. We don’t and we can’t turn off now. I have worked from 9am to 5 am, that’s 5 AM NOT PM! It has to stop, workers need to set boundaries for these employers.
I think that toktoker is probably speaking to the fact that the 9-5 type jobs have crazy hours and by the time you get home you just got enough time to eat rest and prepare for the next day . There’s shifts that are 3-11 and by the time you get home it’s 1am .
3 12's or 4 10's is an ideal work shift
Historically the 9-5,M-F work week is antiquated. It stems from the era of the Industrial Revolution where it was necessary and employees had less rights working in factories. In Europe many business have 32 hr work weeks and have no issues so why can’t we. You can miss me with something won’t get done or create problems. There is a way to make it work for a a lot of industries not all like a 911 dispatcher or hospital but to some degree that could be solved by having people work on shift. When I’m off on Friday my coworker works and when my coworker is off on Monday I work to cover them. That is possible in some industries.
I completely agree with Q on the work situation
“I’m not here for that skirt.” Takes me out 😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you Al and Claudia about the 40 he work week. I think as you get older you should be able to reduce your hours. If you want to work less hours plan for it. Every job is a stepping stone to you getting there.
Working 40 hours a week is crazy ! Gen x is crazy allow the change ! It’s a healthy change what the hell is wrong with wanting more hours for life!? Wake up!! Claudia and Al sound so crazy
As a millennial I'm really starting to burn out on the 9-5 concept. Especially if you work in a fast paced environment and you're a leader/manager of some type you become mentally and physically exhausted quick. I think most of us used to working would either like a 4 day work week or have at least a 5 hour work day. You can't even enjoy a day off (especially when it's not consecutive days) without spending it RECOVERING from the work day. And I always feel guilty when I can muster up the energy to be more productive on a day off.
I’m here for Q and the 9-5 rant! I’m a hard worker and OVER it! Every role doesn’t require that schedule.
I would love a 4 day work week. Hell, I’ll work (4) 10 hour shifts. I’m already there so what’s two more hours? This new generation has its faults, but I love the way they think outside the box, and the way they call out societal norms!
The way I hollered when Al said “Not Me Gurl” during sex/marriage discussion 🤣🤣🤣
That’s why rotating schedules exist, a four day work week is definitely possible.
As a nurse I feel sorry for everyone who works 5 days a week. I work 3 days a week and even that's too much for me 😭. 9-5 are ghetto you have no work life balance that way.
I'm not buying it Al. There's no reason why ANYONE has to work a 5 day work week, except in service industries. I can be just as productive working 3 days and my tax returns will ultimately dictate what should go to my social security...now that I think of it, I work a 5 day work week like MOST people I know, but am still hearing that Social Security may not even exist for much longer...how is that the case if, in large, Americans are working the same amount of hours as always?....Sidenote....there are MANY PEOPLE waiting for Claudia to write that tell all baby! 😅
Yessssss Q!! Preach! I’m not gen Z and I think it’s just as stupid to work 40 hrs with 48 hrs off!! HE HIT IT ON THE HEAD.. 👍🏽 yes be a bit more flexible
That teacher is disgusting! I hope the parent's file a lawsuit against the whole school administration ect.
LOVE LOVE LOVE ME SOME TEA 🫖 GIF!!!
Companies have already started a 4-day work week and while there are some losses, but also most said that they didn’t want to go back given the losses. Not all industries require a 5-day work week.
She was also complaining about the commute on top of work. If you have a 2 hr commute each way, it does drain your life. I hated 9-5 as much as she does. Never again.
Not Al telling his momma business about writing them bad checks chile 😅😂
I agree with Funky & AL. Working to 9 to 5, is Not Time Freedom. I agree if you can work less days, by all means do!!!
I'm in my 40's and I was a person who worked 9 to 5. It was stressful my health was bad, I had a nervous breakdown, I was tired a lot of time, very unhappy, no I did not have a dating life I barely had social life.
The work Force needs to be reinvented. We are overworked and under paid and our health is getting worse.
Work life balance is doable. Not sure what Claudia and Al don’t get. Flexible schedules doesn’t mean no one is working. Healthcare has worked on a flex schedule with staggered shifts for years. No one wants to spend their life working then have no energy to enjoy the fruits of your labor. I’m a Millennial and stand with GenZ
So nice to see you guys. I don't understand why So many people are watching and no one hits the light button.
Why why
I think some companies can go to 4-day weeks and get great productivity. Giving workers three days off helps with recovery
My schedule is literally 9-530 but I was able to select my schedule, I work from home and I have the flexibility to change my schedules days and times from 6am-12am Mon-Sun. I am all for EVERYONE selecting the options that work for them and their families. I wanted more time with my child after daycare so 90%of the time I’m off by the time she gets home.
I would love a 4 day work wk at school Mon-Thru.
That's coming soon some states are trying it already
Clutching my pearls after that Pardi diss. 😭🤦🏾♀️
AL SO INTELLIGENT. I LUV WHEN HE GIVE FACTS. HE SO SMART
Umm okk the man who finds pedophiles interesting... gurl bye.
Some countries have 4 day work weeks and free healthcare. Those countries also have some of the happiest people on earth.
I need timestamps. These commercials in the replay are annoying
this was a really good show. great commentary across the board.
Absolutely Q, when adults can look at a child in a sexual manner there's a mental illness there.
I don’t mind the 9-5 as long as I can pick my own schedule. Working in healthcare I have the luxury to be able to work PRN so that’s my comfort zone now I can work whenever I want and still get my hours or not get my hours or get overtime.
I get off work at 3pm and I can still go to the gym come home and do my schoolwork or go be around friends.
Work life balance is key!
The work-life balance conversation reminds me of how old and detached y'all are. Working to death is a chop.
They don't even work 40 hrs a week. They probably don't even remember the last time they punched that many answers. So they cannot actually pretend to understand the stress of how living to work is exhausting.
Social security is not enough to live off of social security is helpful but it's bs
Omg I love Q alone for his 9-5 comments… yes I am a millennial but there are ppl that like that schedule… there were several employees that opted not to work from home during covid… yes they were older but let them do it… but please give me a flexible schedule
Gen X here......been saying for decades we should only work 4 days, 6 hours. People are not productive past that. Please continue the fight Millennials and Gen Z ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Ditty is a monster! Prayers and protection for Cassie! 🙏🏼✊🏼🗣️ Run don't walk Young Miami! 🏃♀️
I wanna hear from her and jlo 👀 but they would never
How can you tell people workin a 9-5 is a problem that isnt really there!? Lmaoooo i hate my job and life, she is right there is no time to date or anything but at the same time, our parents dated to split the bills. We give our entire lives to our jobs and still dont have food in our refrigerator because it went to rent that we gotta stack two checks up for. What world do we live in when rich people can say “go back to work, you’ll be aight”..
And are parents dated to split the bills and reproduce some children that they didn't like and didn't want to raise so that's another burden placed on that upcoming generation. Poor people are just stupid, just the way the wealthy likes for us to stay
Thank you AL for always being intelligent💗💚
I totally agree with you. AL is the most intelligent person on the panel. I love the way he does his homework and keep us well informed. I think at times funky can be very ignorant. Also I think that he can be very negative when it comes to certain people.
Hi Claudia, you are so right about Ozempic, I need it for my Rx, but now it is hard for me to get it because it is back logged, so I have been with out it for a long time, and gurllll let me tell YOU, my apatite has came back FULL BLAST! Love watching yall... 😀
Ive applied 6x for and been denied i need it 😢
I saw both of my parents work they ass off tryna support their kids, themselves and so on... and they were miserable! Our parents were miserable working that much with almost nothing to show for it. So you can't blame Gen Z for not wanting to be that way. If we can make a livable wage without being miserable, then we will. It makes so much sense.
Yes, the Century Club was everything in my twenties! Same for the Sunset Strip
Im Gen X and its true the way we work her in the U.S. is rediculous. I realized I was just working and paying bills and not enjoying my children or life. At that point I really started saying if you don't value me, my family and time i can't do it.
I take exception with the comments about a person with "used to be" syndrome. Hell, that's what we make memories for!
I have boudoir photos I have shared with my granddaughters from when I was young! Hell it's called memories!!!!! I love telling stories of what life used to be like and they love hearing it!
For years I could not afford a car had to wake up at 6 am to get to work @ 9am got off @ @ 6pm got home @ 9pm had no energy for anything ..
Working longer hours and days will not make you more efficient at your job, the lack of rest is actually what makes you sloppy
thank you Funky! the only one making sense today! 9-5's are whack! living to work is whack! mental health and resting is what our ancestors would've wanted for us, not working ourselves to the bone and burning ourselves out! To Al's point on funding our social security, most people don't live long enough to see their social security checks! our social security funds are being used to fund wars at this point! My dad recently retired and he's getting a 3rd of what he made annually from social security as opposed to when he was working! And to Al's point on "we need to fund the economy", that's a myth. The economy/ stocks/ inflation and the market is all made up so we can continue to spend our hard earned money.
I work four days a week and off 3. I plan trips and go on vacation. Im not doing no more or less. Do what works for you. But it makes sense. You still have to have balance and a life. And that's what us as people are looking for. I slways agreed with Funky or the work situation. We know everybody plays a part but at what cost? We still stuck and some still struggling.
Same here!
I am on Wegovy it’s what’s used for weight loss. Ozempic is used for diabetes. I was up to 220 now I’m down to 176 in 7 mos! Al it’s a game changer. I will never stop using it.
19:43 for those of you that have diabetes and wondering why you can’t get your medication this is why.
YASS!
😂yes Claudia, who's going to check the plane with these reduced work hours😂😂
Love Al’s laugh it tickles me every time lol
Glass Tupperware y’all, especially for the microwave. Yrs gone by I bought take out containers for folks because I grew up seeing people never bringing back my moms Tupperware. I’m not cooking this yr, I’m tired😊 Happy Holidays y’all🦃
Just incase everyone still hasn't figured it out yet. We are in the next big shift for humans. Each generation comes in to bring change. Many countries work 3 to 4 day work week and are just fine. America is the youngest country around and still has a lot to go through. The only constant is change.
😂😂 25 men. I can't stop laughing.
Love Funky response to Blueface Momma 😂.
Al buttery Chardonnay kills me 😂
He needs to make a line ❤