Working undercover! Half of Gen Z make quilt their desk – answering emails and Zoom calls from mattress
Forget the 6.30am alarm and that freezing stroll to the Tube on a winter’s morning, for almost half of Gen Z do not leave their bed for work at all.
No, almost half of young professionals (49 per cent) first open their inbox from beneath their duvet – and 37 per cent don’t even peek above the covers.
That compares with a third (32 per cent) who spend the entire day wrapped up tight in a blanket, while more than a quarter tend to join their first Zoom or Teams call of the day from bed.
And, you won’t be surprised to hear, Gen Z’s love of hibernation does not stop when the working day ends.
Young people are expected to spend a whopping 132 hours curled up on the sofa this winter – that’s equivalent to more than five full days.
Nearly three quarters (73 per cent) say cosy nights at home are among their favourite things about the colder months.
Hot chocolate is enjoyed by 44 per cent, while 38 per cent look forward to the anticipation of Christmas.
Across Britain, the average adult is preparing for an even longer spell on the couch.
Almost half of young professionals (49 per cent) first open their inbox from beneath their duvet – and 37 per cent don’t even peak above the covers
The typical Brit expects to spend 177 hours sitting or lying on the sofa over a 13-week winter – equivalent to seven days and nine hours.
That works out at almost 14 hours a week.
Britons will also spend more than 12 hours a week watching films, television and box sets and nearly nine hours preparing warming home-cooked food.
More than nine in ten adults, 94 per cent, have something they look forward to about winter.
Cosy nights at home top the overall list on 62 per cent, followed by Christmas anticipation on 37 per cent, Sunday roasts on 34 per cent, hot chocolate on 33 per cent and winter films on 32 per cent.
The poll of 2,013 UK adults for Metro Plumb found Home Alone is Britain’s favourite winter movie on 48 per cent, followed by Elf on 30 per cent and Harry Potter on 28 per cent.
But while Britons put plenty of effort into getting themselves comfortable for the colder months, the same attention is not always given to their homes.
Despite 92 per cent feeling confident their property is ready for winter, three quarters admit they only think about heating and plumbing when something goes wrong.
More than one in five, 22 per cent, have ignored a dripping tap for at least a week.
Steven Chambers, Managing Director of Metro Plumb, said: ‘Winter is when our homes really become our sanctuary. We get the jumpers and coats out, cook warming meals, rewatch favourite films and even move our working day into whichever room feels cosiest.
‘But while we put plenty of effort into getting ourselves ready for winter, three quarters of us only think about the heating and plumbing when something actually goes wrong.
‘A dripping tap or running toilet can seem like something you can put up with, but wasted water quickly adds up. Finding and fixing a leak early can help reduce wasted water and unnecessary costs.’
Steven added: ‘If you’re noticing cold spots on radiators, rooms that never seem to warm up or a heating system that appears to be working harder than it should, it may be worth having the system assessed for a powerflush. Removing accumulated sludge can improve circulation throughout the system and help restore heating performance.’
