The Silent Shift: What is ‘Quiet Quitting’?
In our always-on, hustle-centric culture, a new buzzword has emerged: “Quiet Quitting.” It’s a trend sweeping across workplaces, sparking conversations and debates about work-life balance, employee expectations, and the very nature of work itself. But what exactly is it? Is it a revolution in the making or a recipe for career stagnation?
The Rise of Disengagement: Understanding the “Quiet Quitting” Context
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a seismic shift in the workplace. Remote work blurred the lines between personal and professional lives, often leading to burnout and a reevaluation of priorities. Employees, exhausted and feeling undervalued, began disengaging from the traditional “go above and beyond” mentality. Enter “quiet quitting” – a silent protest against unrealistic workloads and a desire to reclaim personal time.
