Professor who says young people ‘should never be home’ has Gen Z up in arms

Oh Professor A debate broke out between General Z And Millennials After saying that young people “should never be at home” if they want to be successful.

this week, The Wall Street Journal shared on TikTok. video From his conversation with New York University Stern School of Business marketing professor Scott Galloway Professor G. Pod The podcast

In the clip, which was filmed of the Wall Street Journal At the CEO Council Summit on May 24, Galloway said: “You should never be at home. That’s what I tell young people. Home is for seven hours of sleep and that’s it.

He continued: “The amount of time you spend at home is inversely related to your success — professionally and romantically. You have to be outside.”

The video, which has garnered more than 4 million views, sparked a debate in the comments section. Many people claimed that his comments were “out of touch” because of the number of people who now work from home after the pandemic around the world.

“Such a privileged perspective and not attainable in this economy,” said one TikTok user.

“Out of touch. Totally,” said another person.

“Remote worker here who makes $300,000 and married with a kid. Haven’t been out in a week,” wrote a third TikToker.

Others pointed to the rising cost of living. Inflation It makes it difficult to enjoy things outside the home without spending money.

“But it’s expensive outside,” said one person, while another commented: “I’m paying $1900 a month for this house, I’m spending every minute here!!”

“I don’t pay the rent to never live in a house,” said another. “I will enjoy all the comforts of being at home.”

However, some noted that there are many things to do outside that don’t involve burning a hole in your pocket.

“You guys are talking weird, he’s not saying anything it’s crazy,” one person wrote. “Literally just go to a park, a library, a plaza, a street, a mall, or any big place.”

Another chimed in: “Go out, take a walk, have a picnic (food from home), play some football, take a hike. People don’t have to spend money to go out. Make memories.”

In one Instagram Post, Galloway shared a viral clip of their conversation. The Wall Street Journal, As she clarified her comments about never being home in an Instagram caption.

“Yes, I said. If you’re young, get out. Talk to people. Risk awkwardness, embarrassment and rejection. Mix with people your age, older people, younger people,” she said. wrote Although Galloway admitted that he is also “an introvert”, he added that being out and talking in groups will help “build friendships” and help with “career success”.

Nearly three years after the Covid-19 pandemic forced many offices to work remotely, a recent the study The Pew Research Center showed that nearly one-third of workers whose jobs can be done remotely have chosen to work from home full time.

Although the number of people working from home has gradually declined over the past three years, many workers have settled into hybrid work – working from home some days and from the office other days of the week. A March survey found that 41 percent of jobs that can be done remotely are working a hybrid schedule.

However, nearly a third of people who were working a hybrid schedule said they would prefer to work from home all the time if they had the choice.

Meanwhile, Living expenses In the United States, inflation has become increasingly expensive amid rising levels. According to an April 2023 report, in New York City, half of working-age households do not earn enough to meet basic needs. Fund for New York City.

in the UK, Inflation fell to 8.7 percent in April That’s down from 10.1 percent in the previous month.

free Scott Galloway has been contacted for comment.