Por qué cada vez más jóvenes rechazan ascensos, horas extra y hasta mejores salarios

For decades, work was synonymous with stability, advancement, and sacrifice. But for many young people, that no longer defines success. Today, they want to prioritize work-life balance, mental health, flexibility, and a more humane work environment. This shift, known as professional minimalism, challenges the idea that working more always means living better. However, this phenomenon occurs in a context marked by youth unemployment, informality, low wages, and high job turnover, especially in Latin America. For some, lowering career expectations is a conscious choice; for others, a necessary adaptation to an increasingly uncertain market. In this episode of #DWHowItAffectsYou, we analyze what this change entails, why it generates controversy, and what it reveals about the future of work. 0:00 Introduction 2:25 What is professional minimalism? 10:46 Expectation versus reality 14:36 ​​Minimalism or survival? 20:21 Solutions 25:00 Conclusions