The term “quiet quitting” has been making the rounds on social media lately. It’s origins are a little murky, but it caught on in Twitter circles with a lot of opinions on the matter.
What is quiet quitting? It essentially means not taking on additional work outside of normal business hours and what has been outlined in the job description. Quiet quitters say no to extra projects, overtime assignments and anything that would hinder them from leaving work after their shift. Some call this having healthy boundaries, while others have secured an attitude of indifference to their work when they don’t see any ability for upward mobility in raises or promotions.
The Covid-19 pandemic brought about alt="jobs and employers"ernative work environments, with at-home offices becoming a major perk. According to the Pew Research Center, 71% of workers, who started tele-working due to Covid, are doing their job from home all or most of the time. Additionally, more than half say, given a choice, they would want to keep working from home even after the pandemic.
The ability to have flexibility with work, alt="jobs and employers"ernative schedules, being available for family time or emergencies has changed the perspective of how many view their jobs. On the positive side, it’s a plus to have more time for family, hobbies and personal enrichment. The negative side of quiet quitting is the pessimistic attitude. There’s a view that employers are taking advantage of employees and expecting more than they’re willing to pay. This may be true of some work places. However, taking on an extra assignment, helping out in an emergency or learning a new skill for the team can better an employee’s resume and the opportunities afforded him or her in the future.
Most employees know they won’t have one job for their entire lives. They need to think about their personal and professional goals and what they want to bring to the table. Having healthy work/life boundaries, while also being a team player, is possible with the right attitude in the right position.
As with all cultural shifts, finding the balance is key. Taking an extreme position one way or the other can lead to burnout or eventual unemployment. Finding a career your love can make life more meaningful.
5 ways to achieve professional success:
- Look for a job you love.
- Find ways to educate yourself in a field that interests you.
- Volunteer to gain experience.
- Network with people in positions you admire.
- Attend events that will bring opportunities your way.
A good project for anyone looking for that “right fit” position, attend the *Pop Up* Job Expo! It’s happening this Saturday at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center from 10-2 pm.
Here you can check out jobs, employers and gather resources to get you where you want to be.
