By now, you've definitely heard of quiet quitting. Maybe you saw the TikToks a while back, but it's also possible you've witnessed quiet quitters out in the wild. Your colleague who doesn't speak up in meetings much anymore, won't pick up tasks outside their job description, or comes in later and leaves earlier than they used to—yeah, that's textbook quiet quitting. Perhaps you're considering a do-less kind of mindset shift at your job too.
Though it's more of a cultural shorthand than psychological term, quiet quitting means meeting the minimum requirements at work rather than resigning, explains psychologist Marianna Strongin, PsyD.
But it's not like aspiring quiet quitters are straight-up lazy and/or selfish. In her experience, Dr. Strongin says that quiet quitting often happens when people feel "invalidated, uninspired, and neglected in the workplace."
It makes sense: If you feel like your company doesn't appreciate you or inspire you, why would you feel motivated to keep up the effort? For most of us, our self-esteem is fueled by being seen and validated, says Dr. Strongin. So if we're not getting that at work, our self-image can take a hit—along with our productivity and creativity, she adds. Those are things that are generally helpful when you need to get shit done.
This theory is especially relevant as companies continue to ask employees to do more with less, says psychologist Cicely Horsham-Brathwaite, PhD. Without recognition or compensation in return, what's the point of going above and beyond?
That's why some experts see quiet quitting as a short-term solution to a bigger problem. When you do just enough to get by at work, you might have more freedom to reassess your priorities and values and maybe even take back some agency, says Dr. Strongin.
Still, it's probably not sustainable or even risk-free. If your boss starts to notice you pulling back, there's a chance you could be let go, sure. The mental health implications of an IDGAF attitude at your 9 to 5 aren't great either, explains Dr. Strongin. "We have to be challenged in order to continue developing and growing. By consistently doing less than what we're capable of, we send a message to our body and mind that challenge isn't good." That complacency can slide into other parts of our lives too, she adds.
So, if you're thinking about pulling way back at work (or already started the process), keep reading for the five Qs you should ask yourself before quiet quitting your job.
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