The Rise of “Quiet Quitting“
The internet loves a buzzword, and “quiet quitting” has taken the online world by storm. This seemingly new workplace phenomenon has sparked heated debates, think pieces, and countless social media posts. But is it truly a new phenomenon, or are we simply slapping a trendy label on an age-old struggle? And more importantly, is it something to be celebrated or condemned?
Beyond the Buzzword: Understanding the Quiet Quitting Context
While the term “quiet quitting” might be relatively new, the underlying sentiment is not. Employees are burnt out. The pandemic, with its blurred lines between work and home life, exacerbated an already existing issue.
“Quiet quitting,” in its simplest form, means doing the bare minimum at work. Employees clock in and out, fulfilling their contractual obligations but not going above and beyond. They’re not actively seeking new jobs, but they’re also not investing extra time or energy into their current ones.
