The Quiet Rise of ‘Quiet Quitting‘
Is it a revolutionary act of self-preservation or a slow descent into professional apathy? The internet can’t seem to decide. “Quiet quitting” is the latest buzzword to infiltrate our work lexicon, sparking passionate debates and think pieces galore. But what does it actually mean? And more importantly, is it truly a new phenomenon, or are we just slapping a trendy label on an age-old struggle?
Decoding the Buzzword: What is ‘Quiet Quitting‘?
In a nutshell, “quiet quitting” refers to the act of doing the bare minimum at work. No more burning the midnight oil, no more going above and beyond, and certainly no more signing up for projects that make your soul weep. It’s about mentally checking out while physically remaining employed. Think of it as the workplace equivalent of “ghosting” your job, but with a paycheck still magically appearing in your account every two weeks.
