
‘I will never go back to a 9-5’: Washington woman works 2 jobs for years to mak…
A woman traded in 10-hour shifts followed by nights as a delivery driver for three-day work weeks, and she’s not looking back.
In a recent viral video, a woman working as a bikini barista shared her reasons for choosing this unconventional career path over a traditional 9-to-5 job. The barista, who works only three days a week, highlighted the flexibility and financial independence her current role provides, allowing her to pursue other passions and investments. She contrasted her present situation with a previous demanding schedule, where she worked 10-hour days as a manager and then as a delivery driver. "I would never go back to a 9-to-5," she stated, emphasizing the physical and mental toll of her former employment. "I would literally work my soul to the ground." The video has sparked a debate online about work-life balance, societal judgments of certain professions, and the pursuit of financial freedom through non-traditional means. While some commenters supported her choice, others raised concerns about the nature of the work. The barista concluded by asserting that people choose different paths to earn a living, implying that judgment from those in conventional jobs may stem from a "high horse" mentality.
A woman traded in 10-hour shifts followed by nights as a delivery driver for three-day work weeks, and she’s not looking back.