Quiet Quitting vs. Quiet Firing: Are We Just Bad at Jobs Now?

The Rise of Workplace Whispers

The workplace is abuzz, but not with the usual Monday morning coffee chatter. Instead, two relatively new phrases are dominating conversations: “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing.” These terms, whispered across cubicles and Slack channels, point to a growing tension in the employer-employee relationship, one that has many wondering: are we simply bad at jobs now?

Decoding the Jargon: What is Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing?

Before we jump to conclusions, let’s define our terms. Quiet quitting isn’t really about quitting at all. It’s about employees doing the bare minimum required of their job description, essentially setting boundaries and opting out of the hustle culture that often demands going above and beyond.

Quiet firing, on the other hand, flips the script. It describes employers who, instead of having difficult conversations about performance or letting employees go, make working conditions unpleasant to encourage employees to quit on their own. Think passing over someone for promotions, excluding them from important projects, or a general lack of support and feedback.

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