What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend?
Do you really know? 
About this episode
After "quiet quitting" and "conscious quitting", here’s yet another new phenomenon related to the world of work that’s growing in popularity. “Acting your wage” involves putting in a certain amount of work, that’s in proportion to your salary. In other words, no going above and beyond; no extra hours and no unattainable goals. And no additional responsibilities outside of your job description, unless your wage goes up first. Where does the movement come from? Why are people resorting to "Acting their wage"? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Where does Mother’s day come from? What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track? Why are brain chips becoming a reality? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to this episode in English to learn English
Podcast episodes are one of the highest-density ways to absorb English at native pace. What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend? from Do you really know? gives you natural dialogue, unscripted speech, and vocabulary that actually appears in real conversations.
In the Clue app, every word in the transcript is tappable. Tap an unknown word, see the translation in your language instantly, and keep listening without breaking flow.