Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? What the Latest Work Trend Really Means

Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? Decoding the Latest Work Trend

The Rise of “Quiet Quitting”: A New Term for an Old Struggle

The term “quiet quitting” has exploded across social media, becoming a hot topic in discussions about work-life balance. But what does it really mean? Is it a sign of mass employee disengagement or something less dramatic? The answer, like most things, is nuanced.

From Buzzword to Boardroom: How “Quiet Quitting” Captured the Conversation

“Quiet quitting” gained momentum as Millennials and Gen Z, disillusioned with “hustle culture,” began voicing their experiences with burnout and lack of recognition. Social media became a space to share these feelings and the desire for better work-life integration.

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