The Rise of “Quiet Quitting“
Lately, the term “quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking heated debates across social media platforms and infiltrating conversations around water coolers (or perhaps more accurately, virtual water coolers). But what does it actually mean? Is it a mass exodus of disengaged employees silently plotting their escape from the workforce? Or is it something far less dramatic?
The Great Resignation and the Evolution of Work
To understand this trend, we need to look back at its precursor – The Great Resignation. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many to re-evaluate their priorities, leading to a surge in people leaving their jobs in search of better work-life balance, higher pay, and more fulfilling careers. This mass exodus brought to light the growing dissatisfaction many felt towards traditional work structures.
Enter “quiet quitting” – a term that, despite its name, isn’t about quitting at all. It’s about doing the bare minimum required of your job description, no more, no less. It’s about setting boundaries between your professional and personal life, refusing to engage in unpaid overtime, and prioritizing your well-being over climbing the corporate ladder.
