Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? Unpacking the Latest Work Trend
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 (or perhaps, the virtual equivalent). But is this really a new phenomenon, or are we simply slapping a trendy label on an age-old struggle – the quest for a healthier work-life balance?
The Roots of Quiet Quitting: Understanding the Context
The seeds of “quiet quitting” were sown in the fertile ground of pandemic fatigue and the Great Resignation. Burnout became rampant as the lines between work and personal life blurred, leading many to re-evaluate their priorities and seek greater autonomy over their time and energy.
Enter “quiet quitting,” a concept often misconstrued as a form of passive resistance where employees do the bare minimum. However, at its core, “quiet quitting” is more about setting boundaries and detaching from the hustle culture that demands we live to work, rather than work to live.
