The Quiet Resignation Revolution: Setting Boundaries or Checking Out?
“Quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking debates about work ethic, employee expectations, and the ever-elusive work-life balance. But is this new buzzword really about quitting on the sly, or is it a long-overdue conversation about setting healthy boundaries in the workplace?
From Hustle Culture to Silent Discontent: Unpacking the Quiet Quitting Trend
The term “quiet quitting” is a bit of a misnomer. It’s not about literally quitting your job, but rather a shift in attitude towards work. It’s about doing what’s required of you, but no more. Clocking out at 5 pm sharp, taking your full lunch break, and saying no to extra projects that fall outside your job description.
This trend emerged in the wake of the Great Resignation, where record numbers of employees left their jobs, burned out and disillusioned. Many saw this mass exodus as a sign that people were no longer willing to sacrifice their well-being for the sake of their careers.
