Hustle Culture Looks Glamorous But It Just Sets Up Women For Burnout
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when hustle culture — the #girlboss/#bossbabe/#rise-and-grind trend — started overtaking the social media feeds, minds, and collective attitude of women, but one thing we do know is that it’s metastasized into an ugly, unforgiving culture of two kinds of people: the haves (the quote-unquote successful, do it yourself, be your own boss, have it all types) and the have-nots.
Hustle culture now has an undeniable grip on women, and it’s not hard to see why. From the outside, it’s an exclusive, glamorous club only a few belong to that the rest of us are urged to get into, or metaphorically die trying in the process. But is this club built on a foundation of hard work, dedication, and passion, or is it only filled with hot air? And what’s more, is it a healthy mindset and goal to strive for?