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There is much talk over the past few weeks about Quite Qutting. I am thinking it is a fallout of the Great Resignation. (Isn't it wild how we adopt these new themes and they get their legs from all the people talking about it?)
In my opinion, falling into a quiet quitting mindset would be a sign of a real low in life. Why would we when there is a sea of opportunity out there?
Agree? Share your thoughts in the comments.
In 2013 the consulting company I led business development for was acquired by one of the big 4.
It was kinda sexy out of the gate, but the inherent flaws of the matrix environment quickly took over.
I had no idea whom I was working for or what I should do.
In hindsight, I was "quiet quitting" from day 4.
However, I read somewhere "never go out on a low" because you simply carry that energy with you.
So, I decided to engage in a side project as a means to feel better.
I began to write my short book "It's Time to Sell: Cultivating the Sales Mind-Set".
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This project began to grip me as I created visions in my mind of helping others through the message.
Four months into the project and I awoke one Sunday morning and took stock of what was excitement within me.
Later that day, I was to board a plane and head to Toronto to help the company present a proposal to a client.
We won that work, and it became the springboard for a new offering within the firm.
I went on to be a high contributor for four more years until, in 2017, I jumped out to help niche consulting leaders position themselves and their companies, so they do not have to chase prospects.
My point in sharing this is to offer a different perspective.
IMO quiet quitting is a horrible way to go out.
Go out on a high and carry that high into your next leap.
I'm curious...what do you think...???Share your thoughts in the comments.
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2 年Chris, to me quiet quitting is simply recognizing the job description you signed up for. I don't hear that people are doing their jobs poorly, only that they're not donating every moment of their lives to their employer and doing the above and beyond stuff. Boundaries change slowly, bit by bit. We don't see a total reversal happen in one day, but working free overtime occasionally (when they really, really need you) to regularly pulling 60hr weeks transitions. Then one day you realize...this is why I have no energy, my family are strangers to me, I'm depressed and lonely. Carrying on serving in this fashion seldom offers promotion or recognition. A pat on the back may be doled out but not often a raise with a promotion. I'm certain there are exceptions to this statement, but I'm betting there are a lot more who'd agree with it than not. So maybe we should recoin this action from "quiet quitting" to "doing our jobs" - If someone wants to change that description then a discussion is warranted so both parties come to the table and leave with agreement and clarity. By the way, I'm not surprised you left on such a fabulous footing! You certainly excel at everything you decide you will take on. And I loved you're book!!
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2 年I wonder if quite quitting is another way to describe the realization that one’s current job is not providing a sense of internal satisfaction and it’s really describing setting new boundaries. With more time of one’s own we can pursue more meaningful endeavors. With that enhanced meaning comes the emotional energy to be more productive. Does this describe your journey Chris?