Is ‘Quiet Quitting’ Just Setting Boundaries in Disguise? Debating the Latest Workplace Trend

Is ‘Quiet Quitting‘ Really Just Setting Boundaries? Debating the Latest Workplace Trend

The Rise of ‘Quiet Quitting‘: A New Term for an Old Struggle?

Lately, the internet has been abuzz with talk of “quiet quitting.” This seemingly new phenomenon has sparked countless articles, social media debates, and even think pieces on the state of work-life balance. But is this really a new trend, or are we just slapping a trendy label on an age-old struggle?

Defining the Gray Area: What Does ‘Quiet Quitting‘ Really Mean?

The core concept of quiet quitting is deceptively simple: employees doing the bare minimum required of their job description and no more. No going above and beyond, no burning the midnight oil, and certainly no free overtime. While this might seem like common sense to some, the viral nature of the term suggests a deeper dissatisfaction brewing within the workforce.

A group of people sitting around a table in a meeting, looking disengaged and unmotivated