zirpie

Individuals who thrived during the Zero Interest Rate Policy (ZIRP) era (approximately 2008–2022), taking advantage of relaxed economic conditions and corporate environments. Zirpies often embraced a nomadic, carefree lifestyle, pursuing hobbies, side projects, or vanity work while holding positions at companies with minimal accountability and abundant resources. The term emerged post-2022 as the global economy began recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the end of the ZIRP era that started during the 2008 financial crisis. This period was characterized by easy access to capital, loose corporate structures, and a focus on lifestyle rather than productivity, enabling a generation of workers to prioritize personal interests over professional contributions.