The Rise of ‘Quiet Quitting‘
The workplace lexicon has a new entry: “quiet quitting.” This buzzy term, trending across social media and sparking heated debates, encapsulates the growing sentiment of employees choosing to do the bare minimum at work. No more going above and beyond, no more burning the midnight oil – just meeting the stipulated requirements and clocking out without a second thought. But is this silent rebellion a sustainable solution to workplace dissatisfaction, or is it a temporary band-aid on a much deeper wound?
Decoding the ‘Quiet Quitting‘ Phenomenon
While the term might be new, the concept of disengagement from work isn’t. Burnout, lack of recognition, poor work-life balance, and limited growth opportunities have long plagued employees across industries. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, acted as an accelerant, forcing individuals to re-evaluate their priorities and relationship with work. ‘Quiet quitting‘ emerged as a coping mechanism, a way to reclaim personal time and mental bandwidth in the face of increasing demands and shrinking boundaries.
