The Silent Rise of “Quiet Quitting”
The whisperings started subtly, rippling through online forums and social media feeds. “Quiet quitting” – the act of doing the bare minimum at work, no longer subscribing to the “hustle harder” mentality – became the buzzword echoing the disillusionment of a generation grappling with burnout and a lack of work-life balance. But is this silent protest the solution to our work woes, or is it a band-aid on a much deeper wound?
Decoding the Hustle: Where Did We Go Wrong?
For decades, we’ve been sold the narrative of “rise and grind,” where dedicating every waking moment to work was glorified as the only path to success. We wear our exhaustion like a badge of honor, equating long hours with productivity and ultimately, self-worth. This “hustle culture” seeped into the very fabric of our work lives, fueled by social media comparisons and the ever-increasing demands of the modern workplace.
