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Why Looking Busy Became the Ultimate Modern Status Symbol

The Rise of Performative Productivity At some point, being busy stopped meaning “working hard” and started meaning “being important.” Full calendars, unread emails, late-night messages, and back-to-back meetings have become visual proof of value. In professional spaces, saying “I’m slammed” is often interpreted as success — not stress. This shift didn’t happen overnight. As work […]