Despite what many people might think when they see social media trends like “lazy girl jobs” (which is nothing more than younger generations changing careers to find a better work-life balance), women and men are looking for the same things at work. According to updated Gallup data, income is mentioned just as often by men and women. But the latest report reveals that women are more likely to mention other factors as being very important, in addition to pay.

“Unlike the ‘quiet quitting’ trend of recent years, self-proclaimed ‘lazy girls’ aren’t avoiding work, but rather setting boundaries around their career. This can mean more flexibility, the opportunity to blend and split, fair compensation, and a general ‘anti-hustle’ way of being,” Gallup highlights.

The study found that a majority of male and female employees say that better personal wellbeing is very important in their next job. However, women are significantly more likely to say better personal wellbeing is very important when considering a next job (69%) compared with men (58%). And more:

Women’s Top Reasons for Taking Next Job

1. Greater work-life balance and better personal wellbeing (69%)
2. Allows me to do what I do best (62%)
3. Significantly increases my income or improves my benefits package (59%)
4. Greater stability and job security (58%)
5. Organization is diverse and inclusive of all types of people (49%)

Men’s Top Reasons for Taking Next Job

1. Significantly increases my income or improves my benefits package (59%)
2. Greater work-life balance and better personal wellbeing (58%)
3. Greater stability and job security (54%)
4. Allows me to do what I do best (52%)
5. Organization has a great reputation or brand (33%)

“It’s perhaps counterintuitive, but it’s true: One way to give someone an ‘easier’ job is to give them a challenge they are passionate about and excited to solve. Don’t assume ‘lazy girls’ want less work or fewer challenges — assume they want meaningful work that feels lighter because doing what they do best comes easily. Not only does matching talent to task improve how work gets done, but it also supports the wellbeing of women at the same time,” the authors conclude.

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Source: Gallup