India, July 8 -- Gen Z workers have a new workplace trend and it's called "micro-retirement." Rooted in the desire to ensure their well-being and have a good work-life balance, the new-age workers are not waiting till retirement to do the things they love but taking time between jobs and having a time out. However, this trend has also sparked a debate on social media, with some criticising it. Merriam-Webster joined in from their official X account to slam the trend and called it an alternative definition for "Vacation."

"The word is 'vacations'," reads the caption posted along with an excerpt of an article dated January 1, 2025.

"While retirement typically occurs, after completing a career and saving and investing for it, a new trend i...