The Rise of “Quiet Quitting“

The term “quiet quitting” has exploded across social media and water cooler conversations alike, becoming a hot-button topic in the modern work landscape. But what does it really mean? Is it a mass exodus of disengaged employees, a rebellion against hustle culture, or simply a rebranding of an age-old concept?

Setting the Scene: Burnout and the Great Resignation

To understand “quiet quitting,” we need to consider the backdrop against which it has emerged. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a seismic shift in how we work. Remote work blurred the lines between personal and professional lives, often leading to longer hours and increased workloads. This, coupled with widespread economic uncertainty and a renewed focus on well-being, fueled the “Great Resignation” – a wave of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs in search of something better.

Enter “quiet quitting,” a term often attributed to a