quiet quit

The term "quiet quit" describes a modern workplace phenomenon where employees limit their work efforts to the minimum required tasks.

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Definition

B2Workplace

(neologism, informal)Performing only the necessary job duties without putting in extra effort, often due to feeling undervalued or overworked.

Example

  • After years of overworking, she decided to quiet quit and stick to her basic responsibilities.
  • Many employees have started to quiet quit as a way to maintain work-life balance.

B2Workplace

(neologism, informal)Disengaging from additional job tasks while maintaining employment, usually as a response to dissatisfaction with the job or work environment.

Example

  • He began to quiet quit after feeling unappreciated by his manager.
  • Quiet quitting has become a trend among those seeking to protect their personal time.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "quiet quit":

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