Silent Quitting - What's the big deal?
Ziada Abeid
Communications Consultant | PR & Marketing Strategist | Fundraising Specialist | Travel Feature Writer | Driving Impactful Campaigns for Community Development and Tourism
There are a couple of times in my career I have silently quit jobs after experiencing burnout.
So, what is this silent quitting phenomenon?
Silent quitting has made rounds on social media lately. The coined term means quitting your job without resigning. How do you do that; work only during contract hours, not looking or interested in overtime, stay within your job description boundaries, do the bare minimum and not bother about going above and beyond for an organisation.
Sounds familiar?
There are different reasons why people silently quit... unmanageable workload, burnout, low pay, feeling undervalued, lack of growth opportunities etc.
Silent quitting is not a trend; it has been around for decades. Thanks to social media, people now have a better way to express themselves, and it's currently a well-known movement.
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In my opinion, the idea of quiet quitting is not bad if you know how to maximise efficiency and productivity within your contract timeframe. However, it does become a burden if you lose motivation, no longer have interest, and become a pain to your team (if you work in a team setting).
I strongly believe you can still achieve results within your contract hours without getting exhausted and burnt out. The best strategy is to set boundaries and give yourself time to focus on other needs outside your work.
If you follow the hashtag #silentquitting on Tik Tok, quiet quitters believe this to be a healthy revolution for setting boundaries and a solution to work-life balance.
Personally, silent quitting kills my energy, exhausts my brain and kills my soul. If I have a choice between doing the bare minimum and resigning, I would prefer to resign as I'm naturally driven to go above and beyond.
What's your opinion about silent quitting?
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2 年Employers know when people are coasting! It is a dangerous game and can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. You may get your wish by being terminated. Time is precious and you can spend it doing something productive and fulfilling. It feeds your psyche and improves your mental health. You should always have a plan B. Good things happen when you stay engaged!
IT Solution Delivery Managerin bei Clarios
2 年I just mean: if you are paid for a certain number of hours, it should be feasible to do the job during that time. No need for overhours That’s the contract right. It does not mean, that I am not engaged, if I stress the employer to hold that contract
Content Writer | Branding & Communications Aspirant
2 年The level of Physchological trauma that many workers face daily just to keep earning bread for their loved ones is a lot to bear.. It mostly happens when employers only cares about their deadlines and profits without putting much thought on their employees' well being which is very essential in delivering quality service to their clients and contribute to the overall growth of the company
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2 年Spot on. Silent quitting may challenge your mental state big time. It's of no good to yourself, your team, or your organization. Resigning is the best way forward when you start to detach from your job and feel unmotivated for a long time. Thanks for sharing this Ziada Abeid
Digital Marketer | Content writer
2 年If your work is not good for your mental and physical well being, I will understand if you go for it. Especially if you are not appreciated enough. I know it's not easy to resign, so silent quitting is quick escape.