Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? What’s Really Going On With Work-Life Balance Today?
The Great Resignation’s Quieter Sibling: Quiet Quitting Takes Center Stage
The term “quiet quitting” has exploded across social media and infiltrated every corner of the internet. It’s the buzzword on everyone’s lips, sparking debates about work ethic, employee expectations, and the ever-elusive concept of work-life balance. But is this phenomenon truly about quitting on the sly, or is it a sign of something much deeper – a collective cry for setting healthy boundaries?
The Evolution of Work and the Rise of Burnout
To understand this trend, we need to zoom out and look at the bigger picture. The traditional 9-to-5 workday has become increasingly blurred with the rise of technology and remote work. Employees are expected to be “always on,” readily available to answer emails and jump into meetings at all hours. This constant connectivity has led to widespread burnout, a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress.
