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She lamented, "Why does nobody want to get drunk for free anymore? Do you remember pre-COVID, when advertising was epic with holiday parties and happy hours?" The underlying tone was one of confusion and perhaps even nostalgia, implying that younger workers may be missing out on crucial social skills and career-building opportunities.
The Underlying Reasons for Post-Work Social Decline
A Shift in Attitudes Toward Work and Socializing
Several respondents and commentators have noted that Gen Z approaches work and socialization differently. Many feel that after spending eight hours together, they’ve “done their socializing”—and prefer to leave work behind without extending that to after-hours mingling.