The Silent Shift: Decoding “Quiet Quitting“
The internet is buzzing with a new workplace phenomenon: “quiet quitting.” But is it really about quitting at all, or is it a long overdue conversation about boundaries, balance, and employee expectations in the modern work landscape?
From Hustle Culture to Healthy Detachment: Understanding the “Quiet Quitting” Context
The rise of “quiet quitting” can’t be separated from the backdrop against which it’s emerged. For years, “hustle culture” has dominated, glorifying relentless work, overworking, and prioritizing career ambition above all else. This relentless pace, amplified by technology and the blurring of work-life boundaries, has left many feeling burnt out, undervalued, and yearning for a more sustainable existence.
Enter “quiet quitting” – a term that, despite its name, is less about actually quitting and more about a subtle shift in mindset. It’s about opting out of the unspoken expectation to go above and beyond, to always be “on,” and to prioritize work at the expense of personal well-being.
