![]() ![]() Former Amazon Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos, claims that the relationship between work and life “… actually is a circle … not a balance.”īezos’ vision is out of touch. This concept stands in stark contrast to the formerly common idea that workers should constantly strive to do more than what is expected of them. Quiet quitting is a form of passive resistance where workers who don’t want to quit outright disengage from work outside of their job description that doesn’t serve them. ![]() In the wake of the “Great Resignation” brought about by the pandemic, workers are finding alternative ways to work without burnout or the stress of aiming for perfectionism. The workplace does not feel like the protected space many companies claim it to be, especially when we consistently see mega-employers Amazon and Starbucks criticized for things like using reportedly illegal tactics to break up unions and violating labor laws. In a world where corporations hold unprecedented power over individuals, work feels like a slog now more than ever. Those embracing this concept go to work, do their job and return home to engage in a far more fulfilling home life rather than continuing to do their job outside the office. “ Quiet quitting” essentially means compartmentalizing one’s work and life. This combined with the customary culture of aiming to go above and beyond leaves a large part of the workforce dissatisfied with their work-life balance. Many Americans cannot afford the luxury of going to work every day and performing a job they enjoy. ![]()
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