Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? What the Latest Work Trend Really Means



The Rise of “Quiet Quitting“: A New Term for an Old Struggle?

The term “quiet quitting” has taken social media and workplace conversations by storm. Some see it as empowering, while others view it as detrimental to company culture. But is this really a new phenomenon, or simply a new name for a timeless struggle between employee well-being and workplace expectations?

The “Hustle Culture” Context: Understanding the Rise of Quiet Quitting

To understand “quiet quitting,” we need to look at the prevailing “hustle culture” it emerged from. Years of employees being expected to consistently go above and beyond, blurring the lines between work and personal life, have led to widespread burnout and a reevaluation of priorities.

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