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What is the vibe
What's The Vibe? is our new bi-monthly series on Gen Z that questions everything that makes this generation tick.
WHAT IS THE VIBE NEWS
The rise of ‘career minimalism’: Why Gen Z professionals are giving less of themselves to work by choice
December 10, 2025 5:25 pm
For many, this approach feels like a practical response to economic uncertainty, rising living costs and widespread workplace fatigue.
The future of work — according to Generation Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible
December 08, 2025 12:05 pm
For Gen Z, stability is seen as essential for their well-being at work. This generation is ambitious, albeit in ways that diverge from traditional hierarchical advancement.
'Instagram is the polished side of me, LinkedIn is the serious one': How the pressure maintaining multiple identities is draining Gen Z
December 04, 2025 4:50 pm
For young people today, being online isn't just about scrolling; it's about putting up a performance.
Gen Z, try and steer clear of performative partners -- they promise nothing but confusion and heartbreak
November 27, 2025 3:27 pm
Experts say dating a performative partner can make the relationship feel staged, more like a display than a genuine emotional connection.
‘As a Gen Z professional, I’ve realised anxiety isn’t just a phase; it has become the background noise of my life’
November 28, 2025 4:17 pm
What Maya Hawke’s reflections on anxiety reveal about Gen Z’s restless minds and the search for calm within the storm
‘Find one daily ritual that feels like yours and protect it’: Why Gen Z prefers to consciously hit the ‘reset button’ at work
November 20, 2025 11:44 am
So, every time you hit your personal reset button, you reclaim yourself from your to-do list.
Retro sneakers are making a strong comeback, and Gen Z is obsessed
November 17, 2025 1:42 pm
On TikTok and Pinterest, old-school looks have been reborn through #90sAesthetic and #OldMoney trends, reintroducing sneakers as symbols of effortless cool and cultural fluency.
So, what exactly is Gen Z cooking?
November 17, 2025 11:26 am
From focusing on protein to turning cooking into a therapeutic ritual, Gen Zers are having their cooking moment in the sun, one dish at a time. So, what’s grabbing their attention, and what are they preferring to make and eat?
If you have to ask ... you’ll never know Gen Z
November 10, 2025 11:05 am
Callie Holtermann explores how this new wave of online nonsense is really a coded rebellion against constant adult scrutiny
Why Gen Z is shifting towards steel
November 04, 2025 8:16 am
Unlike some cookware materials, steel doesn’t react strongly with highly acidic or alkaline foods.
WHAT IS THE VIBE PHOTOS
Gen Z Lingo: Top words you might want to know about
November 25, 2025 10:44 am
Here's a list of top six words from the gen z lingo, you absolutely need to know right now.
Fridge Cigarette: Know more about this Gen Z stress ritual
August 29, 2025 10:35 am
Get to know more about what fridge cigarette is and if it is good for your health.
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