“Quiet quitting” is in vogue. Gen Zers are choosing not to go above and beyond their jobs in ways like refusing to answer emails during evenings or weekends or skipping extra assignments that fall outside their core duties. According to Paige West, 23, a transportation analyst, “it’s dismissing this idea that I have to give everything.” It’s about putting in the effort required, then finding another job.”
New York engineer Zaid Khan, 24, popularized this trend with his viral Tiktok video. Khan says in his video that you still perform your duties but no longer subscribe to the hustle culture mentality that work has to be our life. Neither is true, and your work doesn’t determine your worth as a person.”
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Quitting quietly, also known as coasting, is not new, but the pandemic has definitely exacerbated it. The number of actively disengaged workers has been on the rise since 2020, according to Gallup’s survey of 27,000 U.S. workers in 2021. Career coach Bryan Creely says wage stagnation is also a factor.
The Positives Of Quiet Quitting
Workplace burnout and exhaustion may be discussed through quiet quitting. Employees can also take control of their work and personal lives. Experts believe there will be no decline in the quality of work with quiet quitting.
Work-life balance is not just about avoiding burnout and disengagement – it’s also about establishing boundaries between professional and personal lives. Thus, promoting work-life balance by talking about how people work helps improve productivity.
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The Negatives Of Quiet Quitting
Quiet quitting does not allow workers to become proud of their work. Employees may become disengaged from their job, only doing the routine and rejecting projects that could advance their skills. During an interview with CNBC, career coach Kelsey Wat explained how employees might become emotionally detached.