Is Quiet Quitting Really Just Setting Boundaries? The Big Debate Around Work-Life Balance
The Quiet Quitting Conundrum
The term “quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking countless articles, social media debates, and even think pieces from industry leaders. But what exactly does it mean? Is it simply a new buzzword for an age-old struggle, or does it signal a deeper shift in the employee-employer relationship?
The Rise of Quiet Quitting
Quiet quitting, in essence, describes the act of doing the bare minimum at work. No more going above and beyond, no more burning the midnight oil – just fulfilling the job description and clocking out (mentally, if not physically) at the end of the day.
This phenomenon emerged in the wake of the Great Resignation, a period marked by record numbers of employees leaving their jobs. Many argue that quiet quitting is a form of passive resistance, a way for burnt-out employees to reclaim their time and energy without risking the instability of quitting altogether.
