The Rise of Quiet Quitting
Lately, the term “quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking heated debates and think pieces galore. But is it just another fleeting buzzword, or does it point to a deeper shift in how we view work? This phenomenon, characterized by employees doing the bare minimum and resisting the pressure to go above and beyond, has become synonymous with setting boundaries in the workplace. But are these two concepts truly interchangeable?
Decoding the Trend: Where Did Quiet Quitting Come From?
While the phrase itself might be relatively new, the sentiment behind “quiet quitting” is not. For years, employees have grappled with burnout, feeling pressured to overwork themselves to meet ever-increasing demands. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its blurring of work-life boundaries, only exacerbated these issues.
Enter “quiet quitting”—a seemingly attractive alternative to the hustle culture that’s become the norm. Instead of outright quitting their jobs, employees are “quietly quitting” by disengaging emotionally, setting stricter boundaries around their time, and refusing to subscribe to the “always-on” mentality.
