Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? What the Latest Work Trend Really Means



The Quiet Quitting Conundrum: Disengagement or Work-Life Balance?

Is it a silent epidemic of disengagement or a long-needed recalibration of work-life balance? “Quiet quitting” has become a hot-button topic, sparking debate about employee expectations, company culture, and the very nature of work in the 21st century. But are we using the right terminology? Could this phenomenon be less about quitting and more about setting healthy boundaries?

Decoding the Buzzword: Understanding “Quiet Quitting

The term “quiet quitting” exploded across social media, depicting employees who, instead of formally resigning, choose to do the bare minimum at work. They strictly adhere to their job descriptions, avoid going above and beyond, and mentally “check out” from exceeding expectations.

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