Episode 3: Quiet Quitting - The Great Resignation's Sequel
On This Episode:
After the Great Resignation, we’ve started to see something new and persisting to this day: quiet quitting. Unlike the dramatic exits or loud protests we might expect, this is more about a silent withdrawal from work. Many workers are feeling really drained and disillusioned, so instead of putting in extra effort, they’re just doing the minimum required to get by. They’re showing up and doing their job, but their hearts aren't really into it. This trend ties closely to the latter. Lots of those who are quietly quitting are also on the lookout for new job opportunities. It’s all about feeling burned out and undervalued, which many people can relate to. They want to find work that feels a bit more meaningful rather than just a paycheck. This time though, quiet quitting is like a soft strike against the traditional work methods. It shows that there’s a real struggle happening between workers wanting respect and fair pay and employers who might not be meeting those needs.
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