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A new report has revealed the jobs that can be categorised as “lazy girl-friendly” for 2025.
The ‘lazy girl jobs’ has been a workplace trend dating back to 2023. As previously reported by HR Leader, this trend categorises jobs that pay well enough, require little passion, and are very undemanding as ‘lazy girl jobs’.
When the trend first came about, Gen Z women were commenting on TikTok saying: “I love my lazy girl job”, “I don’t have to talk to people, only come to the office twice a week”, and “Me at my lazy girl job that lets me do whatever the heck I want as long as I answer emails and keep everything clean.”
Fast-forward to 2025, The Guardian revealed that 83 per cent of workers across 35 countries prioritised work/life balance over salary, which in part has led to the manifestation of the ‘lazy girl jobs’ trend still persisting.
According to data from Eskimoz, the following job roles resided as the top six ‘lazy girl jobs.’
1. Data entry clerk
2. Online tutor
3. Transcriptionist
4. Proofreader
5. Virtual assistant
6. Translator
Claiming the number one spot with a perfect lazy girl job score of 100, data entry clerk averages 37.5 hours weekly. This role balances simplicity and flexibility, which proves to be ideal for those craving predictability.
Securing second place were online tutors, who enjoy the highest remote job and a strong $30/hour wage. Following on from that with the shortest workweek (22 hours) were transcriptionists. This role also offered flexibility with 520 remote openings and steady pay ($19.50/hour), offering a sweet spot for those who prioritise efficiency.
“The ‘lazy girl job’ trend isn’t about working less, it’s about working smarter. People are putting mental health at the center of their career decisions, seeking roles where they can deliver results creatively without burning out,” said a spokesperson from Eskimoz.
“Employers who recognise that flexibility, autonomy, and calm environments matter as much as pay will be the ones attracting and retaining top talent in this new era of work.”
On top of the final three were proofreaders who held combined higher pay ($26.50/hour) with low-stress, detail-oriented work – ideal for introverts despite fewer remote listings (384).
Virtual assistants followed with balanced versatile remote gigs (886) and competitive pay ($26.50/hour) with moderate stress, suiting organised multitaskers. Translators prioritised autonomy with abundant remote roles (1,748) and a light 25-hour week, despite lower pay ($20/hour).
Kace O'Neill
Kace O'Neill is a Graduate Journalist for HR Leader. Kace studied Media Communications and Maori studies at the University of Otago, he has a passion for sports and storytelling.
