A trend among US Generation Z workers involves taking extended breaks from work, often referred to as "micro-retirements," which resemble traditional European-style vacations. This shift in terminology reflects a corporate culture that tends to stigmatize employees for taking time off for self-care or leisure, framing it as a reduction in productivity. The practice is seen as a rebranding of what was previously known simply as vacation. Additionally, some younger workers have adopted behaviors such as "bathroom camping," where they retreat to restrooms to escape workplace and personal stress. The trend highlights changing attitudes toward work-life balance among younger generations in the US workforce.