The Rise of Quiet Quitting
The term “quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking countless debates about work-life balance, employee engagement, and the very nature of a job. But is this phenomenon merely a fleeting trend, a symptom of our post-pandemic world, or does it signal a more significant shift in the future of work?
Understanding the Quiet Quitting Context
To understand “quiet quitting,” we need to move beyond the somewhat misleading name. It’s not about literally quitting your job but rather about setting boundaries and mentally checking out from the hustle culture that often pervades the modern workplace. Quiet quitters are employees who choose to do the bare minimum required of their job description, opting out of the extra tasks, unpaid overtime, and relentless pursuit of “going above and beyond” that have become expected in many industries.
