The Great Resignation’s Quieter Sibling: A New Work Trend Emerges
Remember the Great Resignation? Employees leaving jobs in droves, seeking greener pastures and a better quality of life? Well, it seems the spirit of that movement hasn’t quite left the building. Instead, it’s taken on a quieter, more insidious form: “Quiet Quitting.” This new buzzword is igniting debates across workplaces and social media, forcing us to re-examine the ever-elusive concept of work-life balance.
From Hustle Culture to Silent Disengagement: Understanding the Quiet Quitting Shift
For years, “hustle culture” reigned supreme. We were told to wear long hours like badges of honor, to go above and beyond as the norm. But somewhere along the way, the shine of this always-on mentality began to fade. Burnout became rampant, and employees started questioning the personal cost of this relentless pursuit of professional success.
Enter “quiet quitting” – a term that, despite its name, speaks volumes about employee sentiment. It describes the act of doing the bare minimum at work, no longer subscribing to the idea of going above and beyond. While some see it as slacking off, others argue it’s simply setting healthy boundaries in a system that often demands too much.
