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Quiet quitting: Gen Z and Millennials' silent rebellion?
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Uninspired: Unsupportive working environments and a lack of appreciation of employees are some of the reasons for quiet quitting. (Unsplash/Al Ghazali)
G
en Z and Millennials who have grown weary of the rat race are fighting the system through a trend dubbed "quiet quitting".
Quiet quitting is a new trend among Gen Z and Millenials who are tired of the hustle culture and the rat race. Although the term has the word "quit" in it, it does not mean resigning. Instead, it means doing only what is asked of them—and nothing more.
While the phenomenon is said to have fizzled out in stagflation-ridden countries, including the United States, there are signs that it is still going strong in Indonesia, where many see it as a way to rebel against the soul-crushing pressure of the professional world. One such person is Ruth from Surabaya, a 23-year-old digital artist who asked only to be identified by her first name.
She said she used to be very hardworking but had been quietly quitting for several months. Ruth elaborated that she could not see any career progression at her company and that she didn’t feel inspired while working.
"For me, it is highly uncomfortable. I don't enjoy doing something without passion," Ruth said.
William, not his real name, is another person who decided to quietly quit the previous company he worked for.
"I suppose I've had my fair share [of quiet quitting], mostly due to work environment pressures," the 22-year-old said.
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