The Rise of “Quiet Quitting”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (no judgment, work-life balance is important!), you’ve probably heard the term “quiet quitting” buzzing around the internet. It’s become the latest buzzword to capture the zeitgeist of a workforce grappling with burnout, disillusionment, and the ever-blurry lines between work and personal life. But is it really a new phenomenon, or have we simply given a catchy name to something many of us have been doing for years—setting boundaries?
Defining the Trend: What is “Quiet Quitting”?
At its core, “quiet quitting” refers to the act of doing the bare minimum at work. It’s about fulfilling your job description without going above and beyond, essentially opting out of the hustle culture that often permeates many industries.
Imagine this: you clock in at 9 am, you diligently complete your assigned tasks, you attend the necessary meetings, and then at 5 pm sharp, you close your laptop without a second thought about that looming deadline or unfinished project. No overtime, no checking emails after hours, no volunteering for extra responsibilities. Sounds almost…dare we say…pleasant?
