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To think that quiet quitting without looking for something better is just an attitude problem?

55 replies

ThatJadeSwan · 06/08/2025 21:44

I get why people disengage from toxic workplaces but if you’re quiet quitting and not even trying to find a better role, then what’s the point? At that stage, it’s less about setting boundaries and more about settling for misery.

Isn't it just self-sabotage to stay in a job you hate without making moves to leave? Or do some people genuinely believe this is a long-term solution?

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Merryoldgoat · 06/08/2025 22:53

If you [one] can’t manage the workload in normal contracted hours there is either a problem with performance or workload itself.

If an employer doesn’t address the issues necessary to ensure a team is well resourced and staff are trained properly then they deserve what they get.

I find when staff are supported and given realistic workload they produce more work than required and better quality.

Chiseltip · 06/08/2025 22:45

JustFrustrated · 06/08/2025 22:00

I actually disagree with quiet quitting

I think a member of my team is doing it. And it's bringing the morale of everyone down. If you want to leave, do so. If you want to vent about your manager, do it. But don't drag your direct colleagues down with you.

Anyway, to answer your question, I think some people think it's a long term solution. It really, really isn't.

You don't give a flying fuck about that employee or their welfare. They are literally nothing more than a name on a rota to you. Why should they care one iota about the business or you?

That's the reality of jobs today.

You don't care, your staff doesn't care, and the CEO definitely doesn't care.

Notmyreality · 06/08/2025 22:37

No you seem to misunderstand quiet quitting. It’s simply working your contractural hours. Which is what I do. I’m very happy in my job and work but I just do what I’m paid to do, because why wouldn’t I?

JustFrustrated · 06/08/2025 22:00

I actually disagree with quiet quitting

I think a member of my team is doing it. And it's bringing the morale of everyone down. If you want to leave, do so. If you want to vent about your manager, do it. But don't drag your direct colleagues down with you.

Anyway, to answer your question, I think some people think it's a long term solution. It really, really isn't.

TheLivelyViper · 06/08/2025 21:58

I disagree because quiet qutting can be for non-toxic roles it's just doing your job and fulling the job description. It not doing a bunch if extra work (that they should hire another person for) unless you get a pay rise and are actually being paid for that. It's not logging on on holiday and taking all your annual leave. Some people don't want to rise up the ladder or if they do they want to be acknowledged and paid for it when they do. So sometimes the job is good or they're comfortable and they want to just do the job well but not do loads and it feels healthy for them. If it's in a toxic job then I guess it depends on the situation, is the pay the best than you'd get elsewhere so you're willing to deal with it? Is it just one person, are they your boss or someone you don't have to interact with too often. I guess sometimes people need that toxic job and it isn't the time to move.

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