Is ‘Quiet Quitting’ Really Quiet, or Just Healthy Boundaries?
The Quiet Quitting Conundrum
It’s the workplace phenomenon that’s got everyone talking (or not, depending on how “quietly” they’re quitting). “Quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking debates about employee engagement, work-life balance, and the very definition of a job well done. But is this trend really as revolutionary (or subversive) as it sounds, or are we just witnessing the evolution of healthy boundaries in the workplace?
Behind the Buzzword: What is Quiet Quitting?
The term “quiet quitting” itself is somewhat misleading, conjuring images of employees sneaking out the back door with their staplers and succulents. In reality, it’s less about physically leaving a job and more about mentally checking out. It’s about doing the bare minimum, sticking strictly to contracted hours, and ceasing to go above and beyond in the name of career advancement or company loyalty.
This shift in attitude can manifest in various ways:
- Declining to answer emails or work calls outside of work hours.
- No longer volunteering for extra projects or taking on additional responsibilities.
- Prioritizing personal time over work-related commitments.
