The Rise of “Quiet Quitting”: A Sign of the Times?
Is it a silent epidemic or a long-overdue reckoning? “Quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking debates about work ethic, employee engagement, and the very nature of a job. But is this phenomenon really about quitting—quietly or otherwise—or is it something else entirely?
From Hustle Culture to Burnout: Understanding the Context
To understand this trend, we need to rewind a bit. For years, “hustle culture” reigned supreme. Employees were expected to go above and beyond, blurring the lines between work and personal life. Long hours and constant availability were worn as badges of honor. But this relentless pace came at a cost—burnout.
The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these issues. Remote work blurred boundaries even further, and many employees found themselves working longer hours than ever before. It’s no surprise that a collective exhaustion began to set in.
