As the end of January finally rolls around, a cheap night in is of obvious appeal — even more so if it could save you money on your bills. Hence why holding an “admin night” has been trending on social media.
Apparently, this is the Gen Z way of tackling the tedious administrative tasks we all know we have to do, but keep putting off. From paying bills to balancing the household budget, young people are getting together with their friends for an evening, breaking out the laptops (and perhaps some wine and snacks) and collectively getting stuff done.
What intrigued me about this trend was how it could turn what is usually a solo task completed under duress into a more positive, shared experience. Younger generations are evidently more candid about discussing their finances than older ones. But when I floated the idea of holding an experimental admin night at the Financial Times, twenty colleagues of all ages immediately signed up.