CAREER’S CORNER: Hustle Culture and Mental Health of men in Business
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GUEST – Bongani Chinkanda – Entrepreneur advocating for mental health awareness
Hustle culture might be going viral, but it’s nothing new. From a young age, students are expected to prioritize their grades over their social life. Then when they get jobs, leaders tend to reward employees who stay late and come in early. All of this can be traced back to the idea of “the big dream.” From childhood, we’re told that if we work hard, we can become rich and successful. Some people do achieve a form of happiness from their efforts. But more often, the big dream plus hustle culture creates a toxic cycle.
Hustle culture might be going viral, but it’s nothing new. From a young age, students are expected to prioritize their grades over their social life. Then when they get jobs, leaders tend to reward employees who stay late and come in early. All of this can be traced back to the idea of “the big dream.” From childhood, we’re told that if we work hard, we can become rich and successful. Some people do achieve a form of happiness from their efforts. But more often, the big dream plus hustle culture creates a toxic cycle.
