Job Hugging: Staying Put from Fear, Not Loyalty

There's a new celebrity boyfriend doing the rounds and everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Princess Martha Louise of Norway (a royal rebel if ever there was one) are here to confirm that the spiritual-softboi era is officially here. Holly has a precise theory as to why.

And Jessie poses a provocative question to both Holly and Mamamia's Editor, Stacey Hicks: is anti-natalism (aka choosing not to have kids for ethical reasons) gaining traction for a reason? 

Plus, we've had 'job hopping' and 'quiet quitting' but it's 'job hugging' that's the latest workplace trend — and no, it's not as cosy as it sounds. There are pros, there are cons and someone's missing out bigtime. Stacey explains.

And in recommendations:

• A criminally underrated TV show that's perfect for weekend viewing

• A podcast that’s anything but average

• And a cult-fave hair product Jessie didn’t want to love... but does.

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Recommendations

Stacey recommends Shrinking on Apple TV 

Jessie recommends Bedroom Hair texture spray by Kevin Murphy 

Holly recommends Dr Stacey Sims on the MID podcast. 

What To Listen To Next: 

• Listen to our latest episode: The Problem With Compliments
• Listen: The Couple Who Need To Stay Away From Each Other
• Listen: LITTLE TREAT: Holly & Jessie Spill The Tea On Writing A Book
• Listen: Why No One's Having Sex In Bed Anymore
• Listen: Decoding The Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Divorce Narrative
• Listen: Vanessa Amorosi, Emma Watson & The Problem When Kids Earn More Than Their Parents
• Listen: Victoria Beckham’s Version & Jessie’s Very Big News
• Listen: “Tough It Out”. The Announcement That Upset Us More Than We Expected

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What to read: 

• Here's everything we know about Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend... presented without comment.
• Looking for a job change? These are 2025's most in-demand jobs that have the highest salary.
• You've probably heard the new term "quiet quitting". It's bullsh*t.
• Why everyone is a bit woo woo right now.
• 'I'm sick of feeling anxious about the climate, I want to feel optimistic instead.'

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