Why Don’t People Want to Work? Is Work Still Important?
Wed Jan 21 2026
Patty and the Millennials — Why Don’t People Want to Work?
Is Work Still Important? On this episode of Patty and the Millennials, Patty Jackson and the Millennials tackle a question thatkeeps coming up at dinner tables, in workplaces, and all over social media: Why does it feel like people don’t want to work anymore?
Is it laziness or burnout? Are people rejecting work altogether, or just outdated work culture? And in a world of rising costs, flexible schedules, and redefining success, what does work even mean in 2026?
From generational expectations and hustle culture to work-life balance, mental health, and purpose, this conversation explores whether work is still a central part of identity or simply a means to survive.
As always, expect honest opinions, generational contrasts, and a few moments that might make you uncomfortable in the best way.
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Patty and the Millennials — Why Don’t People Want to Work? Is Work Still Important? On this episode of Patty and the Millennials, Patty Jackson and the Millennials tackle a question thatkeeps coming up at dinner tables, in workplaces, and all over social media: Why does it feel like people don’t want to work anymore? Is it laziness or burnout? Are people rejecting work altogether, or just outdated work culture? And in a world of rising costs, flexible schedules, and redefining success, what does work even mean in 2026? From generational expectations and hustle culture to work-life balance, mental health, and purpose, this conversation explores whether work is still a central part of identity or simply a means to survive. As always, expect honest opinions, generational contrasts, and a few moments that might make you uncomfortable in the best way.