The Silent Rise of Quiet Quitting
The internet is abuzz with a new workplace phenomenon: “quiet quitting.” No, it’s not about sneaking out the back door mid-shift. Instead, it’s about setting boundaries, doing the bare minimum required, and mentally checking out from the hustle culture that often pervades modern workplaces.
From Buzzword to Movement: Understanding the Quiet Quitting Shift
The term itself might be new, but the sentiment behind it isn’t. For years, employees have grappled with burnout, feeling undervalued, and struggling to find a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. Quiet quitting, however, brings this struggle to the forefront. It’s a reaction to unrealistic expectations, a lack of recognition, and the feeling that going above and beyond often goes unnoticed and unrewarded.
