The Quiet Resignation: Setting Boundaries or Signaling Burnout?
The term “quiet quitting” has infiltrated every corner of the internet, sparking heated debates about work-life balance, employee expectations, and the very nature of a job. Is it a revolutionary act of self-preservation or a passive-aggressive approach to dissatisfaction? As with most trending topics, the reality is far more nuanced than the viral soundbites suggest.
Understanding the Origins of Quiet Quitting
The seeds of “quiet quitting” were sown long before the term gained traction. Years of hustle culture, coupled with wage stagnation and a global pandemic that blurred the lines between work and personal life, created a fertile breeding ground for discontent. Employees, feeling overworked and undervalued, began to question the unwritten rule of going above and beyond.
Enter “quiet quitting,” a term coined to describe the act of doing the bare minimum at work and mentally checking out. No grand pronouncements, no dramatic exits – just a silent withdrawal of enthusiasm and extra effort.
