The Rise of Passive Professionalism

“Quiet quitting” and “quiet firing” have become the buzzwords of the modern workplace, flooding our LinkedIn feeds and sparking countless debates. But are these really new phenomena, or are we just slapping trendy labels on age-old issues? More importantly, are these trends symptomatic of a deeper dysfunction in how we approach work?

Decoding the Trends: Quiet Quitting vs. Quiet Firing

Let’s define our terms. Quiet quitting isn’t about literally quitting your job; it’s about setting boundaries and doing the bare minimum required. Think consistently leaving work on time, not checking emails after hours, and opting out of non-mandatory tasks.

Quiet firing, on the other hand, is the employer’s passive-aggressive cousin. It’s about making an employee’s life difficult enough that they choose to leave, often through tactics like passing over promotions, assigning undesirable tasks, or creating a generally hostile environment.

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