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quiet quitting
/ˈkwaɪət ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
doing the bare minimum at work
After months of burnout, she decided to practice quiet quitting and only complete her assigned tasks without extra effort.
She stopped going above and beyond at work and only did what was strictly required.
Business
informal
The practice of doing the minimum required at work without going above and beyond, often as a form of passive protest against workplace demands.
The company noticed a rise in quiet quitting among employees who felt overworked and underappreciated.
Employees were doing only what was necessary and avoiding extra tasks.
Quiet quitting became a trend on social media as workers shared their experiences of disengaging from work.
People discussed how they stopped putting in extra effort at their jobs.
This term gained popularity in 2022 as a response to workplace burnout and the expectation of unpaid overtime.
Collocations
quiet quitting movementa collective trend of employees disengaging from workquiet quitting trendthe growing practice of doing only the minimum at work
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Pro Tip
Understanding the Context
Quiet quitting is often a response to burnout, lack of recognition, or unfair workloads.
Gold Rule
Usage in Professional Settings
Use this term carefully in workplace discussions, as it may be perceived as negative or confrontational.
Word Origin
The term emerged in 2022 as a combination of 'quiet' (doing something subtly) and 'quitting' (resigning), reflecting passive disengagement from work.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in discussions about workplace culture, employee engagement, and labor rights. It is not literal quitting but rather a shift in work ethic.
Word Breakdown
quiet
done subtly or without drawing attention
rootquitting
resigning or disengaging
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