The Rise of ‘Quiet Quitting‘: A New Name for an Old Struggle?
The internet is buzzing with a new term: “quiet quitting.” But is it really a new phenomenon, or have we simply given a trendy name to an age-old workplace struggle? Quiet quitting, in essence, is the act of doing the bare minimum at work – fulfilling your job description without going above and beyond. While it might sound like slacking off, many argue that it’s more about setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming personal time.
The “Hustle Culture” Backlash and the Need for Work-Life Balance
To understand quiet quitting, we need to look at the context in which it emerged. The past decade saw the rise of “hustle culture” – a relentless pursuit of success and productivity often at the expense of personal well-being. Employees, especially millennials and Gen Z, were expected to be “always on,” blurring the lines between work and life. This constant pressure, coupled with stagnant wages and increasing workloads, led to widespread burnout and a reevaluation of priorities.
