CDU-Politiker wie Friedrich Merz fordern: Deutschland muss wieder mehr arbeiten – für den Wohlstand. Doch die Rufe nach 42-Stunden-Woche und arbeitenden Rentner*innen greifen zu kurz. Ein Kommentar von Radio Q-Reporterin Hannah Erencin über Leistungsrhetorik, Lebensrealitäten – und darüber, wie politische Märchen von unbequemen Wahrheiten ablenken.

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Warum die neue Arbeitsdebatte an der Realität vorbeigeht - Ein Kommentar

(Verse 1)
9AM, coffee bitter like my mood is,
Emails pingin’, boss trippin’, talkin’ foolish.
Suit and tie, dead inside — I fake a smile,
Dragging through a week that feels like a hundred miles.

Phone ringin’, small talk — I don’t even care,
Same dry jokes, same stale air.
Slack full of nonsense, tasks I despise,
While my dreams sit quiet on the shelf, collecting dust and lies.

Break room smells like broken hope,
Paycheck laughable — barely helps me cope.
They talk “teamwork,” but it’s cutthroat lanes,
And I’m counting down the seconds just to numb this pain.

(Hook)
Clockin’ in, clockin’ out, mind full of doubt,
Livin’ for the weekend, but what’s that about?
Any day now, I could bounce, no regret,
Life’s too short to be drownin’ in debt and stress.
Clockin’ in, clockin’ out, soul checkin’ out,
Boss talk loud but he don’t know what I’m about.
One more day, one more fake-ass grin,
But soon I’m done — I ain’t clockin’ back in.

(Verse 2)
Lunch break comes, but the peace don’t last,
‘Cause the moment I sit, it’s more tasks on my back.
Deadlines stackin’, patience crackin’,
HR talkin’ ’bout “culture,” but they just actin’.

Used to dream big — now I dream of sleep,
But even my rest got that office beep.
My inbox a pit, my spirit’s in a drought,
And I swear every meeting just sucks life out.

Promotion? Nah. That’s a myth they sell,
While the manager yells from his air-conditioned hell.
And the homie in the next cubicle lookin’ just like me,
Eyes glazed, locked in corporate captivity.

(Hook)
Clockin’ in, clockin’ out, mind full of doubt,
Livin’ for the weekend, but what’s that about?
Any day now, I could bounce, no regret,
Life’s too short to be drownin’ in debt and stress.
Clockin’ in, clockin’ out, soul checkin’ out,
Boss talk loud but he don’t know what I’m about.
One more day, one more fake-ass grin,
But soon I’m done — I ain’t clockin’ back in.

(Bridge)
This ain’t living, this a loop, a trap,
A nine-to-five cage with a nametag strap.
But I been thinkin’, plannin’, breakin’ the mold,
Got dreams on simmer, now they’re burnin’ bold.

(Verse 3)
So I walk in Tuesday, tie loose, eyes clear,
Hand that letter in, sayin’ “I’m outta here.”
No backup plan — just a backpack and soul,
But anything’s better than growin’ old cold.

I ain’t meant to just exist, I was built to live,
Not to give all my energy and get nothin’ to give.
Now I’m breathin’, dreamin’, feet on my own route,
No more clockin’ in — I finally clocked out.

(Final Hook)
Clocked out, walked out, head held high,
Got no fear left, just the open sky.
Took back my life, no more pretend,
‘Cause the worst kind of prison is a means to an end.
Clocked out, lights off, silence so sweet,
No more beggin’ for the weekend like a dog on a leash.
This my time, this my shot, no doubt —
I ain’t lookin’ back, ‘cause I finally clocked out.

Clockin’ Out

Many people identify with the concept of “work-life balance,” and it’s valid for them.

Labor Day: Labor of Love or Just Labor? Some Thoughts on Work, Burnout, and Opportunity

In this episode of the Mom and Dad Design Club podcast, first-time moms Tarra Avila, Lauren Korb, and Haley Salas share their personal experiences navigating motherhood, pregnancy, and maternity leave. They discuss the challenges of balancing work and family life, the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy, and the identity shifts that come with becoming a mother. The conversation highlights the importance of community and support among new moms, as well as the realities of postpartum life that are often not discussed openly.

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Kan du ta ett "sämre" jobb utan att tänka på hur andra kommer se dig? Hur tätt förknippar du egentligen din identitet med ditt jobb? 

I det här avsnittet nördar vi loss om arbetets roll i våra liv och varför det kan vara oväntat laddat. 
Vi dyker ner i prestationsångest, det lutherska arvet, jobb och identitet och varför vi (en del av oss i alla fall) känner oss lite skyldiga när vi bara…är? 

Dessutom: bartenderpremiär, blåbärsfrukost, yoga med fiskmåsar, modelljobb på äldre dar (!) och tankar om vad vi egentligen skulle göra om pengar inte var ett problem.

Ett sommaravsnitt om jobb helt enkelt. För vem orkar med fler trötta sommarpoddar?

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The Ten Commandments | Remember The Sabbath - Exodus 20:1-2, 8-11 - Gayle Parker

In this episode of SCU Buzz, Dr Owen Hogan chats with Lara Goode, SCU alumna and founder of Coastal Therapies, about her journey from new osteopath to thriving clinic owner. Lara shares the highs and lows of starting a business, including rebuilding after a flood, managing staff, and balancing work with motherhood.

They also discuss the upcoming Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management, designed to help professionals - especially in allied health - gain the business skills needed to launch and grow their own ventures.

Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management: https://www.scu.edu.au/study/courses/graduate-certificate-in-small-business-management-1008130/

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