Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries: Unpacking Work-Life Balance Today
The Rise of “Quiet Quitting“
The term “quiet quitting” has exploded across social media and infiltrated water cooler conversations (or maybe just our Slack channels). It seems everyone has an opinion on this phenomenon where employees do the bare minimum at work, clocking out mentally and emotionally while physically remaining employed. But is this just a new term for an age-old concept – setting boundaries – or does it signal a deeper issue with work-life balance in today’s world?
The Ever-Blurring Lines Between Work and Life
Let’s face it, the traditional 9-to-5 workday has become as outdated as dial-up internet. The rise of technology, remote work, and the gig economy have blurred the lines between our professional and personal lives. We’re constantly connected, emails pinging late into the night, and the expectation to be “always on” looms large. This constant accessibility can lead to burnout, resentment, and ultimately, the desire to “quietly quit.”
