Forget hustle culture; ‘snail girls’ are chasing happiness and life quality

The #snailgirl hashtag has racked up 1.7 million views on TikTok. — AFP

FORGET hustle culture, where workers are totally invested in their jobs. A growing number of employees now aspire to a slower pace at work in order to ensure a better work-life balance.

This trend is contributing to the emergence of “snail girls,” professionals who give priority to their own happiness and personal fulfillment rather than their careers.