The Silent Rise of Quiet Quitting
The whisperings started subtly, reverberating across social media platforms and infiltrating office water cooler conversations. “Quiet quitting” – the catchy phrase that encapsulates the act of doing the bare minimum at work, no more, no less – has taken the world by storm. But is this silent revolution a sustainable solution to our collective work-life balance woes, or is it a band-aid on a much deeper wound?
Burnout, Boundaries, and the Birth of a Buzzword
The rise of ‘quiet quitting‘ didn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s crucial to understand the backdrop against which this trend emerged. Years of hustle culture, glorifying overwork and sacrificing personal well-being for the sake of professional success, have left many feeling burnt out and disillusioned. The COVID-19 pandemic further blurred the lines between work and personal life, exacerbating these feelings.
Enter ‘quiet quitting,’ a seemingly enticing proposition – a silent rebellion against the expectation of going above and beyond. No dramatic resignations, no confrontations, just a quiet withdrawal of emotional investment and extra effort.
