The Rise of “Quiet Quitting“: A New Trend or an Old Struggle?
The term “quiet quitting” is everywhere online, sparking curiosity and debate. But is this truly a new phenomenon, or are we just giving a trendy name to an age-old workplace issue? The truth lies somewhere in the middle. While the idea of disengaging from work to focus on personal well-being isn’t new, the way we discuss and manage these boundaries is rapidly changing.
From Hustle Culture to Work-Life Integration
To understand “quiet quitting,” we need to look at the environment it came from. The last decade saw the rise of “hustle culture,” where working non-stop was praised as the only way to succeed. Employees, especially millennials and Gen Z, were pushed to go above and beyond, blurring the lines between their personal and professional lives. Burnout became something to be proud of, and the constant pressure to prove oneself became unsustainable.
