#7 - Micro-Retirements: Gen Z Breaks the Mold

About This Episode

What if the key to a fulfilling career isn’t climbing the ladder nonstop—but stepping off it on purpose? In this episode of From X to Z, Danielle Farage and Mervyn Dinnen dive into the growing trend of “micro-retirements,” where Gen Z workers are breaking free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind and embracing intentional pauses throughout their careers. These aren’t gaps—they’re strategic breaks for travel, upskilling, creative exploration, and personal growth. Is this a bold generational reimagining of success, or simply a natural response to the fluid, tech-driven world of work? Danielle and Mervyn unpack what’s fueling this shift, explore the implications for employers and workplace culture, and debate whether “micro-retirement” is even the right term for this evolving approach to work-life balance and career design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices