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New York Post
8 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
Gen Z says salary norm should be ‘banned' — but critics say ‘it really is not that difficult'
A fired-up Gen Zer has declared being paid fortnightly in Australia should be straight-up 'banned' because she finds it difficult to manage her salary. Ren Adelina, 21, has amassed over 700,000 views on TikTok by declaring she's unhappy with a fortnightly pay cycle. 'Getting paid fortnightly needs to be genuinely banned,' she said. 'One week I am so rich, I am so rich! The next week … I am living off genuine scraps.' According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, fortnightly is the most common pay cycle for Aussie workers, followed by weekly and then monthly. Speaking to Adelina reiterated her position and said she'd much prefer to be paid more frequently. A fired-up Gen Zer has declared being paid fortnightly in Australia should be straight-up 'banned' because she finds it difficult to manage her salary. 'I think it should be banned because for us Gen Zers we were never taught how to manage money properly,' she said. 'Getting a huge influx of money at once, of course, we are going to get excited and are going to blow it all on food, shopping, outings, etc.' Adelina said the problem with that is that once it is gone, it is gone, and then she's got to hang out for another grueling seven days. 'Then, after we spend it all, there is none left for the next week. Maybe I just have a shopping addiction,' she said. The 21-year-old doesn't just want to ban fortnightly pay with no other solution. She's got plans. 'I believe we should get paid weekly instead as it provides more frequent income, making it easier to manage all expenses. I think it also simplifies budgeting,' she said. Adelina's suggestion of banning fortnightly pay quickly took a turn when people on the internet broke the news to her that some people get paid … monthly. One warned, 'Wait until you get paid monthly.' The 21-year-old replied, 'Stop, that is so scary!' Someone else chimed in and said getting paid monthly is 'criminal' and another demanded to know what professions get paid monthly so they can avoid them. Ren Adelina, 21, has amassed over 700,000 views on TikTok by declaring she's unhappy with a fortnightly pay cycle. The commentator quickly discovered that monthly pay isn't specific to one industry. Everyone, from childcare workers to trade workers, get paid monthly. It is just up to the employer's discretion. The comment section quickly became populated by workers getting paid monthly who argued that fortnightly wasn't so bad in comparison. 'Babe, I'm counting my coins on monthly pay,' one said. 'Monthly is horrendous,' another shared. 'I get paid monthly. You got lucky,' someone claimed. 'Every adult I know gets paid monthly. Budgeting is hard,' another worker shared. 'Fortnightly isn't bad. Wait until you see monthly,' one warned. 'I applaud those who can wait a whole month. I can't even do two weeks,' someone else shared. Quite a few people also suggested to the 21-year-old that it wasn't how frequently she was getting paid but rather how she managed her money. 'Just budget. It really is not that difficult. I love getting paid fortnightly,' one shared. 'Not knowing how to budget should be banned,' another joked. 'I get paid fortnightly, and when you get paid, literally just split it in half and put it aside in another account until the following week,' someone else said.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TikTok Offers Workaround for Android Users To Download the App
TikTok may still be unavailable for download in US app stores, but the company is providing a workaround for Android users. Over the weekend, the company announced in a tweet that it has developed Android download kits for TikTok and TikTok Lite on Android devices. TikTok Lite, a streamlined version of the platform, features fewer tools to optimize performance – a popular option in regions where internet access is limited. Although users can watch and follow most content, some features, including Live and TikTok Shop, are not available. On a mobile or web browser, users can visit to install the Android app on their device. The concept of sideloading – installing an app from a source outside an official app store – is generally discouraged by tech companies as it can come with security risks. TikTok has yet to return to Google Play and Apple's App Store since the app temporarily went offline on Jan. 19. The company said it only recommends downloading the software directly from its site – and avoiding downloads from other sites and QR codes – to protect devices from potential malicious software. It added that it is ensuring strong security measures for its Android Package Kits to keep the app safe. Just hours after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a TikTok ban to give 75 additional days to find a non-Chinese buyer. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns that TikTok could pose a national security risk due to its ties to China. President Trump said he plans to consult with his advisers about the platform's potential security threats and will "pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a platform used by 170 million Americans." A handful of companies and potential buyers have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok, including Perplexity AI, YouTuber MrBeast, and "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary.
