when social networks are used to complain about the world of work

Complaining on social networks is nothing new. But attacking his employer was the red line. This taboo has been shattered by the pandemic and its consequences on the job market: “great resignation”, salary negotiations, reduced desire to work, etc. For nearly two years, we have been witnessing a resurgence of employees who pour their bile on RedditFacebook, Youtube or TikTok.

Groups dedicated to this subject even end up forming. This is the case of the “r/Antiwork” forum on Reddit and its 2.1 million members. Or its French-speaking equivalent “r / antitaff”, with around 10,000 followers. This “antiwork” movement appeared as early as 2013. Originally, it was more of an anarchist current, whose doctrine was: “Unemployment for everyone, not just the rich.” Over time, their message has been diluted. The stated objective is now to defend the rights of workers: better wages, fewer hours at the office or…