People are "silently quitting" because of this new TikTok trend...
This latest craze is causing people to quit quietly...
A new phenomenon is causing people to not-so-impulsively quit their job and no, it's not Beyoncé behind it this time.
TikTok has shed some light on the act of 'quietly quitting'.
The Guardian reports that: "Tired, overworked, burnt-out working-class people are taking back their agency and refusing jobs and working conditions that are unsuitable for us."
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Quietly quitting is a newly coined term for when workers only do the job that they’re being paid to do, without taking on any extra duties, or participating in extracurriculars at work.
Here are some TikTok video sharing this new concept:
@zaidleppelin On quiet quitting #workreform ♬ original sound - ruby
@jobdoctortessa The 9-5 Scam Fueling Quiet Quitting #fyp #corporatemillennial #genz #businesstrend #quietquitting #worklife #workplace ♬ original sound - Job Doctor Tessa
“Quiet quitting” also raises important questions about who is actually doing much of this unpaid labour.
This notion suggest that work is becoming a strain and cultural dynamics are shifting.
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@linkedin doing your job is not quitting your job #linkedin #corporatehumor #careertok #quietquitting ♬ original sound - LinkedIn
Since gaining popularity, bosses are aware of this new trend and are taking action accordingly.
Likewise, people are starting to prioritise their mental health over their work.
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