The Rise of Quiet Quitting: A New Name for an Old Struggle?
Lately, the term “quiet quitting” has exploded across social media and infiltrated water cooler conversations. It’s the newest buzzword capturing the zeitgeist of employee sentiment, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z. But is it truly a novel concept, or are we simply slapping a trendy label on an age-old workplace dilemma?
From Hustle Culture to Disillusionment: Understanding the Quiet Quitting Context
To grasp the “quiet quitting” phenomenon, we need to rewind a bit. The past decade witnessed the relentless rise of “hustle culture,” glorifying long hours, side hustles, and an “always-on” mentality. Burnout became a badge of honor, and work-life balance felt like a myth. This relentless pressure cooker environment, exacerbated by the pandemic’s blurring of work-life boundaries, left many feeling disillusioned and questioning their relationship with work.
