Part 6/9:
Another factor contributing to men’s resistance towards promotions is their awareness of the corporate trap that such offers often represent. The pursuit of higher positions can feel akin to running on a hamster wheel; the more effort you exert, the more exhausted you become, often without any meaningful reward. The realization that promotions usually mean increased accountability without additional power leads many to question the point of such corporate climbing.
Men are becoming more educated about these dynamics, thanks in part to resources available on social media and other platforms. They are beginning to recognize the futility of the hustle culture that glorifies being busy but underappreciates genuine productivity and fulfillment.