What is Quiet Quitting?

Written By City Personnel Arrow

The term quiet quitting sounds terrible. When I first heard of this new term, I assumed it meant people were quitting their jobs without letting their employers know. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Honestly, after reading this, you may even start quiet quitting.

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Quiet quitting refers to taking a step back and quitting the idea of going above and beyond in your current role. While this may seem bad, it may benefit some workers. Workers constantly overworking themselves will burn out. Taking a step back may be the best thing for their health in the long run.

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However, you have to remember that quiet quitting isn’t about doing the bare minimum. It is about recognizing that there is more to life than work.

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Right now, employees can work passively and not give all their effort because there aren’t many great candidates looking for work. However, if the economy sours, less-engaged workers may be at more risk of being laid off.

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We want to remind you that just because you are a quiet quitter doesn’t mean you have to be less engaged at work or do the bare minimum. Being a quitter is not about being lazy. It is about knowing there is more to life than work. Stop working to the point of burnout. However, do the best you can when you are on the clock!

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What is Quiet Quitting?

The term quiet quitting sounds terrible. When I first heard of this new term, I assumed it meant people were quitting their jobs without letting their employers know. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Honestly, after reading this, you may even start quiet quitting.