Gen Z Employees Are Joining The "Quiet Quitting" Trend In Droves And Bosses Aren't Happy
People in droves are making a conscious decision to do the bare minimum when it comes to their jobs.
"Quiet quitting." It's a term you've either never heard of, or it's the current topic of discussion among you and your colleagues.
The idea behind the trend has gone viral around the world, and we're about to show you why. More and more people are feeling burnt out, unfulfilled by their jobs, and unappreciated by their employers.
As a result, people in droves—particularly Gen Z—are making a conscious decision to do the bare minimum when it comes to their jobs.
So, what does that mean exactly? Well, it means taking advantage of all breaks, not working overtime, and doing no more than what is necessary to keep the job.
A person who is quietly quitting is not actually leaving their job; they're just quitting the idea of exceeding expectations.
They will go to work, complete their assigned tasks, and go home to live their life. There is no going above and beyond or doing more than what they are paid for.
Like most trends, quiet quitting has sparked some heated debates online. People's opinions on the craze are varied, and it's a hot topic around water coolers everywhere.
Naturally, quiet quitting is trending on social media across the globe. Scroll down to take a look at some different perspectives on the trend below.
The idea behind the "quiet quitting" trend has gone viral around the world.
Akshay Gupta (not the actual photo)People are giving up on the idea of going above and beyond at work.
TikTok/zaidleppelinThey're not literally quitting their jobs; they're quitting the idea of exceeding expectations.
TikTok/zaidleppelin
They're no longer "subscribing to the hustle."
TikTok/zaidleppelin
People are realizing that their worth is not defined by their job.
TikTok/zaidleppelin
Work is work, not life.
TikTok/zaidleppelin
Quiet quitters will "not go beyond their job requirements."
Reddit/andorianspice
Hang on, those are just "normal boundaries," aren't they?
Twitter/pati_gallardo
Plot twist.
Twitter/themiasandrist
They're "refusing to have their labor stolen."
Twitter/JortsTheCat
It's just going to work and "doing your job."
Twitter/saImineo
What's the big deal?
Twitter/sesmith
It's not quitting!
Twitter/BoredBSEE
It's a "tale as old as time."
Twitter/crankshaft216
Don't let them "work you to death."
Twitter/CabooseOne1982
It's "setting realistic boundaries."
Alex Tudor
It's how it should be.
Sarah Carroll
You're just "doing the job you were hired to do."
LinkedIn/Matt Margolis
We need a new phrase.
LinkedIn/Tim Slade
It's a good thing.
LinkedIn/Amber Naslund
It's just normal life.
Twitter/urbanbohemian
Capitalism at its best.
Twitter/seandehey
It's about avoiding the "hustle culture."
Twitter/thevapent
Maybe we should go back to "loud quitting."
Twitter/Atena_Grayson
"Free labor."
Twitter/JimboskiGames
"Refusing to be a slave" is not quitting.
Twitter/BabyKaboomer
"What do you mean work isn't their entire life?"
Twitter/SRylof
Employers should "expect the bare minimum."
Twitter/MollyDevon
You're "giving free labor."
Twitter/TheGeoffey
It works both ways.
Slate_711
What about "quiet firing?"
Twitter/randy_miller
What's your take on quiet quitting? Do you think it's a genuine craze, or is it something that has always been around?
It seems that most people believe that "quiet quitting" is just a fancy name for something that people have always done. And if they haven't, they should be!
We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. You can share your opinions with us in the comment section below.
