It's Sunday. Are you already worried about going to work tomorrow? A lot of people are these days and it's mostly the younger generation. The ones called "Gen Z."
There's even a name for it...The Sunday Scaries.

We all might get a little anxious for work each Sunday, but for Gen Z, they seem to be a little extra sensitive.

"About 20% of Gen Z have quit their jobs purely due to this. It's real," says financial expert, Michael Ryan of MichaelRyan Money.com.

According to a survey done by Resume.io, 20% of Gen Zers say they've quit a job because of the Sunday Scaries and nearly 46% more say they've considered it.  According to the survey the reasons for the Sunday scaries are 33% due to workload and deadlines, 23% due to burnout and 16% due to unrealistic expectations.

Experts say Gen Z is the first generation to prioritize their mental health over wealth.

"How can they afford to quit their jobs? They can't. That's why many of them feel they are stuck in a cage. The most recent stat I saw is something like 40% are calling in sick on Mondays. This costs businesses $180 billion a year," said Ryan.

Gen Z workers, who are generally between the ages of 20-28, are having a tough time in the workplace.
According to a report from Intelligent.com, 6 out of 10 employers have already fired a recent college graduate hire.

So what can they do to better cope? Experts say plan ahead at work.
Write everything down you have to do the next day. maybe even write down today's accomplishments.

"That 5 minute exercise allowed me to put work and leave it at the office and be present with my family when I got home. On Sunday I didn't have that fear. I didn't that that panic about what the week was about to bring me. I had a plan. I was organized," added Ryan.

Then use weekends for rest and create a ritual for Sundays.

"Do something fun do something you enjoy. Go for a walk, exercise, spend time with family. Have special dinners. As the night gets closer and draws nearer to Monday morning, so some light prep, have your outfit ready pack your lunch and be prepared to start your workweek," said Theresa Berkenyi, workforce development director at COMPASS.

It also helps to set work boundaries, don't answer work emails at home.

"If all else fails and that anxiety becomes crippling to the point where they are irritable or they aren't sleeping maybe they are overthinking everything, talk to a therapist about it," said Berkenyi.

It's ok to talk about it with a professional. They can help and make sure you find that ideal work-life balance.