Millennial women are tired of being girlbosses

Millennial women are increasingly dissatisfied with the traditional "girlboss" lifestyle, opting for more flexible work arrangements that allow for a better work-life balance. Trisha Daab, a 47-year-old travel writer and substitute teacher, took a year off from her corporate role and subsequently pursued a career that better suited her priorities.

She emphasized that the demands of her previous job, including non-stop to-do lists and constant travel, had drained her energy and left her questioning her priorities. Daab now advocates for a shift in focus from striving for the top corporate positions to embracing more flexible work options, such as becoming business owners or content creators.

Sheryl Sandberg, Meta's former COO, attributes the shift in millennial women's career ambitions to a sense of being undervalued and facing unfair burdens at home. Her organization, Lean In, has observed a decline in women's desire for promotions, with 28% of millennial women citing personal obligations as a significant factor in their decision to step away from traditional career paths.

This trend is particularly evident among working mothers who find it increasingly challenging to balance their professional and family responsibilities. The rise of remote work and the return to office policies, often referred to as "Return to Office" (RTO) mandates, have further exacerbated the working mom paradox, with more women opting to start their own businesses or pursue careers that offer greater flexibility.