Quiet Quitting
Doing only the minimum required at work, without actually resigning.
Definitions
A pushback against the expectation to go above and beyond constantly.
Putting in just enough effort to keep your job, and nothing extra.
Setting firm boundaries by refusing unpaid overtime and hustle culture.
Quiet Quitting In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
A workplace term that went viral on TikTok in 2022, describing doing the minimum at a job as a reaction to burnout and hustle culture.
People Also Ask
What does quiet quitting mean?
Quiet quitting means doing only the minimum required at work, without actually resigning.
Is quiet quitting actually quitting?
No — you keep your job but stop going above and beyond beyond what you're paid for.
Why do people quiet quit?
Usually to avoid burnout, set boundaries, or protest poor pay and recognition.
What does quiet quitting mean on TikTok?
On TikTok quiet quitting describes setting work boundaries and doing just your job, no extra.
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