yurayurateikokuさんの おぼえた日記 - 2023年10月23日(月)

Who Are Quiet Quitters? (2)

Quiet quitting is just another name for a type of behavior that’s been around ever since work was invented.
Every generation seems to have its version of the anti-work philosophy. I was talking to Kyohei about this the other day. He said there’s a similar trend in China. They call it the “lying flat” principle. Is quiet quitting just a fad, or is it here to stay?
I’m convinced this isn’t just a passing fad, or a temporary shift in the labor market caused by the pandemic. There’s been a basic change in workers’ mentality; they’re often prioritizing other things in life beyond their job. We’re never going back to how things were in2019.
There will always be employees who give it their all. And by the same token, there will always be other who do the minimum amount required to collect their paycheck. I guess you just can’t expect everybody to commit themselves to the same degree.
Each of us has to decide that for ourselves. It often comes down to how people are treated by management. Many people who go the quiet quitter route probably feel undervalued and unappreciated.
Supporters of quiet quitting say it’s a way to protect your mental health, prioritize your family, friends and passions, and avoid burnout. The main objective of quiet quitting isn’t to disrupt the workplace. It’s to avoid occupational burnout and to pay more attention to your mental health and personal well-being.