General
antiwork
What does antiwork mean?
An online movement and mindset critical of exploitative labor conditions, hustle culture, and the centrality of work to identity, advocating for better pay, conditions, and boundaries.
"The antiwork forum turned his quiet resentment into a plan to demand fair pay or walk."
Origin
Associated with the r/antiwork community, which surged in visibility around 2021 during the Great Resignation.
Frequently asked questions
What is antiwork?
It is an online movement and mindset critical of exploitative labor conditions, hustle culture, and the centrality of work to identity, pushing for better pay, conditions, and boundaries.
Does antiwork mean people don't want to work at all?
For most, no; the focus is on rejecting exploitation and overwork and demanding fair treatment rather than eliminating work entirely.
Where did the antiwork movement come from?
It is associated with the r/antiwork community on Reddit, which surged in visibility around 2021 during the Great Resignation.
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