Beyoncé’s new song is an anthem for the Great Resignation

New York CNN — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell wants to increase joblessness in the US in order to save the economy. The multi-hyphenate artist’s latest single, “Break My Soul,” which dropped late Monday, begs listeners to “release” themselves from their 9-5, saying “I just quit my job, I’m gonna find new drive, damn, they work me so damn hard.” Immediately dubbed an “anthem for the Great Resignation” on social media, fans didn’t skip a beat, posting memes and all-cap tweets aligning themselves with Queen Bey’s motivational message to ditch hustle culture and get back to “sleeping real good at night.” “Me sending my resignation email because Beyoncé told me to,” was a common theme online. “BREAKING: Beyoncé’s ‘Break My Soul’ identified as source of The Great Resignation,” tweeted one person. Dubbed the “Great Resignation,” the offset between job vacancies and job seekers means there are now almost two job openings for every unemployed worker, a situation that Fed Chair Powell has called “unhealthy.” Last week, the central bank hiked its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentagepoint in an aggressive bid to tamp down spiraling inflation and cool the economy — but the move could also shake up the labor market. But if Beyoncé goes where Powell has not, “Break My Soul” also presents fans with somewhat of a predicament: “Now if I quit my job, how I’ma pay for the tour?” one fan tweeted.