A young worker sparked a debate about loneliness and boredom after complaining about spending a night alone in a hotel for a work trip

• A young worker complained about feeling lonely in a hotel room for a work trip and sparked an online debate.
• Social media users are divided with some criticizing young people for not enjoying their own company.
• The US is facing a loneliness epidemic as young people feel increasingly isolated in a digital world. 

A young worker has gone viral on social media and sparked a debate about loneliness and the relative merits of solo business trips after posting a TikTok complaining about feeling bored and alone in a hotel room for a work trip.