Are We Just Bad at Communicating Our Needs? Exploring Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing
The Rise of Quiet Disengagement in the Workplace
The modern workplace is buzzing with terms like “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing,” painting a picture of employees and employers tiptoeing around direct communication and conflict. But are these just trendy buzzwords, or is there a deeper issue at play? Are we, as a society, becoming increasingly inept at expressing our needs and expectations, especially at work?
Decoding the Trends: Quiet Quitting vs. Quiet Firing
Let’s unpack these buzzwords. Quiet quitting, in essence, is about setting boundaries at work. It’s the employee who does the bare minimum, resisting the pressure to go “above and beyond” their defined roles. Quiet firing, on the other hand, is a passive-aggressive tactic employed by some employers to nudge unwanted employees towards the door. This might involve sidelining them from important projects, passing them over for promotions, or creating a generally stifling work environment.
