Why 25% Of Workers Just Quit Their Job

[@livinincalifornia]

Quiet quitting is because productivity has increased 400% but wages have not in the last few decades. People are done overworking themselves to barely afford rent, gas, groceries, electricity.

[@Realdealholyfeel]

Why make someone else rich when you can make your self rich in life and happiness the real will under stand

[@bigsoulstar]

this is real. so many people either can't understand this or are so brainwashed by this ugly work culture that they accept it as a necessity

[@kingbeelzebub]

@marcum exe what? That's more like 75-100 years ago your describing the 1920-30

[@Leg1503]

@marcum exe that’s literally a terrible thing. Everyone should get part of the pie. It shouldn’t be that lucky people are the only ones who get comfort. Just because people then didn’t know what they were entitled to doesn’t mean that no one is entitled to it now.

[@thatguyshaq7053]

My manager got terminated. Did a lot for the company. Worked long nights, put in a lot of her personal time into doing tasks for the company. Husband died recently and she still managed to pushb through and execute her duties. They dismissed her Friday afternoon at the end of the day. Part of restructuring. Employees have all right to do the bare minimum, lord knows these employers will snake you in a heart beat.

[@Arc824]

Wow, that company deserved to go out of business and I wish they would

[@thatguyshaq7053]

@marcum exe That's the thing, most persons have an idea that times are getting tough and layoffs are imminent. But the way you do it, you don't have to be an ass to your employees. Literally firing persons with 0 notice yet expecting months notice when persons are quitting. Just some tact and respect is all.

[@user-zu6fe9nk6u]

Name and shame

[@Leg1503]

I wish every company wasn’t like this

[@jennahaze6835]

Its all part of the plan to rehire cheaper labor wasnt there a bunch of illegal people that flooded the US recently and other countries as well.

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

I used to be the guy who went above and beyond.. Always trying to be "the guy" for everything. My salary stayed flat and got nothing but a pat on the back. Now I do the bare minimum and job hop. I more than tripled my salary and for some reason all my boss's love me... Yet I feel like I'm barely working compared to before. It makes no sense

[@dillon_r_hansen]

%100 relatable.

[@ourfutureisdark]

Thats how life works btw how many months do you stay at job before you hop? 3-6 months?

[@musheopeaus4125]

Public sector. Standard

[@ramy8700]

Yessir! How long do you stay at each job?

[@cmath6454]

The bosses probably respect that you respect your own boundaries. Perception is a interesting thing. On top of that people who go way above and beyond probably come off as threatening to the supervisors position due to now rhe supervisor could be more replaceable by outperformers-therefore feels threatened and works to keep you down.

[@ericphomthevy9842]

I stopped going above and beyond at the start of 2018. I worked retail and my store was ranked 2nd in the west coast region. My staff was amazing and we hit performance metrics. I lost my grandfather that year and instead of being able to mourn with my family the company made me come in after we did the funeral. Literally went from burying a loved one straight to closing the store. Hard work isn't rewarded. Instead it sets a new standard of work that may not be achievable for the other employees, and inadvertently causes burnout. I learned my lesson the hard way.

[@BanditBents]

I love how doing what is expected is being referred to as a form of quitting.

[@w0ngky]

This is what I have been saying from the beginning. Ive signed a contract that specifically states what is expected and the hours I work so anything beyond that agreement requires a revision or change of some sort. Its really simple, guys.

[@showingsoftwarebugs5963]

It's euphemisms to support slave culture.

[@markcoleman7246]

And as if this is anything new, this has been going on for generations.

[@financialmasteryshiba7367]

It seems like corporations are trying to take advantage of hustle culture too

[@Realdealholyfeel]

Word well said

[@coltukkor]

I’ve always been a hard worker but honestly I don’t blame people for putting in the bare minimum. The harder you work the more is expected of you.

[@chunksta505]

Give them an inch they take a mile.

[@busybossybee]

yeah, the harder you work more work gets shifted from slackers onto you for X amount of time before you can get promoted (if that's even an option)

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

@@busybossybee It usually isn't. Because there would be no way to replace someone who would work that hard in that position. It's easier to hire someone for a position higher up the ladder, even paying them much more, than to replace that rare really hard worker who also has integrity and never fails to show up.

[@chriswright5527]

Keep up that hard work but just switch employers more often or bosses/positions if you can. I know what you mean but It can get much better if you just move around outside your confirm zone

[@Boostisablast]

This is so true! I work 12hours a day in a factory. Luckily were Union but this is spot on. The people that bust there ass are always being sought out by management to do extra work, no thanks lol.

[@Daniel_Grgic]

For me, it’s not about not wanting to work. It’s about not wanting to break my back for someone else while not being appreciated and not having a potential for promotion or higher pay.

[@joeashbubemma]

Wants to work, but not for someone else, yet lacks the balls to start his own business. Good luck with that.

[@hillbilly4895]

@@joeashbubemma zackly

[@MuahMan]

@@joeashbubemma Imagine wanting to be promoted for working hard for years. He must be an asshole.

[@matteoxyz8402]

Didn't know making remedial comments on yt counted as having your own business. Tell us all how that's working out for you.

[@charlesogdeniii6393]

Facts.

[@stacyandrews5468]

I've worked in retail for 20 years, so I'm quite happy that this is taking place. For too long, retail bullied me and a lot of my employees, telling us things like, "If you don't like it, go; another like you is waiting to get into your position." Since the virus, I've found a dream job that helps me grow, pays me more, and values me!

[@aaronfirtz2963]

This is what happens when employers underpay and disrespect their staff. Fortunately, many people discovered excellent business ideas during the pandemic that allowed them to work from home.

[@skyauden2522]

The majority of this new generation loves working from home and prefers to be their own boss..

[@lorienwhite1087]

What dream job, can you share?

[@aryanmalhotra4520]

I work for an IT department, after the virus they required a mandatory vaccination for all staffs which lead to many quitting their jobs.

[@stacyandrews5468]

@@lorienwhite1087 I was hired as a project manager, which earns me a nice salary of over $200k annually. I also made smart investments in the financial market, which have been profitable.

[@jasonfrederick5210]

I found that giving the extra work does nothing to further your career, but doing exactly as your job is described and being likeable is much more important. People couldn't even conceive of firing me because I was "such a good guy." I work in a lot of manual labor though so often most people don't even do what is in their job description, so someone who shows up everyday on time, is upbeat and positive all the time, and does everything they should be doing anyways is a rare breed.

[@2maywjeat]

Doing extra work allows you the opportunity to learn the next job that's ahead of you. For example I have a laborer that runs heavy equipment when he has nothing else to do. He's on my list of potential new operators

[@AdventureGuy88]

I've worked for countless jobs and only a very small percentage cared about their employees. Ever since the pandemic it has opened my eyes that your health and mental state is far more important that a 9-5 job that doesn't even care about you.

[@JM-gz1ej]

For an entrepreneur, being above and beyond may bring you the success you want. For most employees being above and beyond only enslave yourself.

[@sayakas_journey]

Oof, the truth hurts😆

[@cameronrobinson7400]

💯

[@shemaths1668]

Yep!

[@JohnSmith-fo5cx]

enslaved lol......it's not slavery when you can quit at any time bruh...dont be so melodramatic.

[@ragerblade82]

@@JohnSmith-fo5cx spoken like someone who does not understand the real world. Getting paid a wage, and still need gov money is the lowest of low. It is like tax payers are paying people wages for the rich. Have you been working jobs? These people are expected to work three people worth of work and get nothing for it. If that is not being enslaved I don't know what is. Last time I checked money can mean life and death.

[@kriswillman2779]

I used to dedicate myself to working as hard as possible until I discovered it didn't matter When working under a boss you quickly discover you're easily replaceable no matter how hard you work

[@moneymanfernando1594]

Sounds about right and the lazy workers get paid the same as the dedicated hard workers.

[@holymacoral1]

Yep, you are not paid based on the value of your position but on how hard you are to replace.

[@mr.financial]

That's a really hard and sad reality to accept once one realizes it is true.

[@Tomas-ce8go]

@@holymacoral1 no, slackers will get promoted and get paid more while you the hard worker will stagnate.

[@GustavoSuarez4ofDiamonds]

@@Tomas-ce8go I don't think the guy you replied to disagrees with you or that what you two said are mutually exclusive things. One can be hard working but doing easy tasks that can be trained, while the lazy guy is the only one who can do what he does so he gets more than the hard worker does

[@TPG1]

Extra work doesn’t do anything, manager will take credit and upward mobility is difficult, not enough positions after reaching a certain level. Top performers are not always rewarded and just making them work more

[@patriotsouthern8123]

So live on the government dole. Makes sense.

[@Black_Jesus3005]

Even if there are high positions opened some won’t even bother hiring from within

[@7evens449]

Work harder then

[@kittysaywut]

@@7evens449 work harder in your own business, not for an employer.

[@sebsebski2829]

@@7evens449 For free? Nah But if you want to work for free, lmk I can hire you

[@crystalh1402]

I work in K-12 and 14 years ago when I started I quickly learned the phrase “hard work is rewarded with more hard work”. Another downside is layoffs are based on seniority.

[@angelgjr1999]

Quit working in schools. I did. I make more than double what I used to make and I’m less stressed.

[@vecsy90]

Coming from an experienced HR specialist: It takes 0-2 years to realise whether a job is worth to keep or not depending on how bad or good the situation is. Stay in a job if it provides you with all the below: - Job role you enjoy - Good company to work for - Good management - Good colleagues (depends on role) - Good compensation package - Good opportunities for progression (if that’s your goal) You can make compromises but if you don’t have all these, you won’t be happy. Don’t be afraid of changes as they provide you with opportunity for something better. Never stress about work! Do as much as you can in the time allocated to you to do so. If that’s not enough than something is not right. Leave! Hope I could help ✌️

[@akumaar]

Don't overwork, just do work. You don't have to sweat so the executives can enjoy the fruits of your misery.

[@ogbm4338]

And your labor…

[@vibez1095]

I need to read this every day because I tend to overwork and go above and beyond at times. It’s just who I am.

[@minex2005]

its true its just wasted sweat equity, but its ur own morals your wasting as well. just imagine how much wasted morals there has been put to waste that deserved there own place. this world might have made it to an insanely thriving place if that simply wasnt the case

[@jlogan2228]

as long as you are doing your job, showing up on time, and not causing any problems, you have done what you agreed to. If they want more out of you they can offer more compensation and tell you what they need.

[@ZKuran]

As an American, I learned: "People get payed just enough not to quit" rather than "Pay people what they're worth".

[@-darrell]

When you buy a pizza do you pay the advertised price or do you pay the pizza shop what it's worth?

[@aketchupman5103]

@@-darrell the food industry is notorious for shrinkflation and most restaurant overhype their food with marketing

[@kaakrepwhatever]

@@-darrell in a free buyer's market, people are willing to pay what they think an item is worth to them. If they think the item is a good value, they buy. if they think the seller is cheapening the item to make more profit, they look elsewhere. Employers like to think that employees owe them loyalty they do not intend to return in kind. The entire issue is about people who are no longer willing to accept that they must make sacrifices and then be discarded in the end. By cheapening the value of employment to employees, business owners themselves have turned employment into a commodity that employees are entirely justified in taking or leaving to go elsewhere. Once you, as an employer, have broken an employee out of the loyalty cycle, they will probably never be loyal again. The fact that your political demagogues tell you that workers should feel so grateful they have any job at all that they should be willing to slave away for life while being treated as disposable does not change the reality you yourself created. You should be careful what you ask for, because you may get it.

[@minex2005]

@@-darrell last time i checked, we humans aint a slice of damn pizza my dude...reality check for ya

[@ulissesmuniz]

​@@minex2005 Yeah it is true, we are not slices of pizza, but when you sell your time for someone that is how you are treated, like a product, and that is nothing wrong with this because you accepted, in the early years of life you don't have the resources to create a company or the knowledge. If passes too much time and you stay at that way, you didn´t search smart ways to do what your boss do, fast and with less money. What people who have more money have that you don't have is mainly the selling skill, and people management.

[@sofaking4779]

It goes both ways. If employers want superior work, they need to offer superior pay, benefits, and experiences. In many ways, employers who do not make an effort to impress employees and offer career growth opportunities could be thought of as "Quiet firing" them.

[@williamhodges3941]

SPOT ON

[@minex2005]

and offer superior appreciation, something they lack more then ever nowadays

[@joebazooks]

exactly

[@robbsy1283]

I disagree. Please will always find something to complain about. Every single place I've ever worked a coworker complained about their pay, even though at every spot the pay was better than the last place.

[@notanotherone5564]

This comment is *chef’s kiss*

[@WithBailey]

I always worked as hard as I could at all the jobs I've had, while other Employees did the bare minimum. Not once did my hard work ever amount to anything or make a difference, it was pointless. If anything I would just get taken advantage of by the other Employees because I would always pick up their slack that only increased over time, or the Boss would just add more work because they knew I would do it (without paying me more ofc)

[@James-eq8cq]

I'm going to sound like a jerk, but there's a good chance that you weren't working as hard as you think you were. Your coworkers were likely your benchmarks, but a lower benchmark can make anybody look good. I've worked hard and reaped the benefits because making more is all about networking/politics combined with your conscientiousness. I have a house at 28 in Vancouver so I know hard work pays off.

[@WithBailey]

@@James-eq8cq Yes, I did work as hard as I thought, and beyond. Hard work does often pay off but depends on a lot of factors; where you work, how much room there is to move up, whether or not you have a degree, qualifications, location, being given false promises by Employers, and so on. It's not always as simple as networking and politics for a lot of people & jobs.

[@salum6690]

@@James-eq8cq I'm going to sound like a jerk, but there's a good chance that you don't actually work hard but think you do because you got what you wanted.

[@James-eq8cq]

@@salum6690 No, you definitely can't get a house in Vancouver by being lazy lol. Unless you get lucky and run a company but that's not like most people.

[@sutton4791]

I've been so sick of hearing this new term that I had to look it up. I guess I've been "quiet quitting" my whole life. I'm a mostly introverted person with depression and social anxiety. This new term basically defines most introverts. We value our time, we don't want attention, and we don't want to constantly hear "good job" from our corny enthusiastic supervisors. We like to finish the tasks assigned to us. Then get the hell out of there and go home.

[@D35300]

LOL true. The company I work in is a 9-5 but they make you stay an extra 30min for changing shift times. I don’t even listen to that because we don’t get paid for the 30min

[@fezisheikh3044]

It’s like you were talking about me

[@et8893]

I worked hard. Performed above the average. Consistently reaching goals and targets. But managers got rewarded while I got ignored. I quietly quit....

[@GrahamStephan]

That sucks, sorry to hear :(

[@ibewill]

Get another job if that happens immediately instead

[@minex2005]

@@ibewill unfortunately thats just it, your trading one tyrannic company for the next, thats exactly why the quitting is becoming the movement that it has...im not saying some companys arent trying to transition to show better appreciation but just not as fast or on a massive scale as there is good hard workers to run to

[@et8893]

@@ibewillUnfortunately I did.. it's the waste of time and effort that disappoints me. 😞

[@DukeofEarl]

Employees are asking to be paid for their value...?! How dare they.

[@GrahamStephan]

EXPOSEDDD

[@DukeofEarl]

@@GrahamStephan I am a corporate drone. The mistake employers make is assuming we care about their long term goals. Their achievement doesn't translate into any improvement of personal wealth, so why care?

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

@@DukeofEarl It's like when interviewers try to sell you on how pretty their office is. WTF? I don't give a damn! How does that put money in my pocket? I'm supposed to imagine taking pride in myself because you have pretty wallpaper?

[@DukeofEarl]

@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 Bingo! You get it.

[@gameovered777]

Just saw a coworker go above and beyond for her role. Get severe burn out but still get a promotion with a crappy increase. She went beyond quiet quitting and took a 90 day paid fmla while starting another job.

[@Snapdragonesc]

Noice

[@sara-ql1xs]

Nice lmao

[@20001mexico]

I learned at a young age that being a hard worker and going above and beyond is a waste. Employers will abuse that and load more work on you while dangling a promotion they will never give you. My supervisors would give me a hard time when I ever requested PTO. Even worse, I was always assigned OT, never mandatory but I always asked to stay. One time I asked to not stay late and was chewed out for "not being a team player" despite being one of the few to always stay late. I grew tired of working for abusive employers and became self employed

[@MephiticMiasma]

best of luck, here's hoping abusive customers are less of an issue 😉

[@jlogan2228]

joshua fluke always says "never go above and beyond" for that reason exactly. Only go above and beyond for when it really counts bc otherwise they expect that same 110 percent every day every task and if you ever do take your foot off the gas they get mad at you bc they expect you to be the hero

[@johnclaudetaylor5224]

I worked from home and was insanely productive I was happier, I felt more comfortable obviously. Nothing most of us do if you are in an administrative position, really requires you to be face to face so long as you are responsive to texts phone calls and emails. Pandemic has made the entire world realize that

[@SoCalCycling]

The old 9-5 is broken and needs a complete re-think. Culturally employers are allowed to treat their workers like furniture, demand more than they pay for, and generally create a hyper-competitive working environment. Quiet quitting is just setting healthy boundaries like you are your own personal union. The best quiet quitters are high performers metering their output to match expectations.

[@Peglegkickboxer]

Try us in the trades, construction, and natural resource companies that work 12 hour shifts daily with no Saturdays off.

[@ggundercover3681]

tbh I've seen so many "quiet quitters" (hate that term because they make it seem like it's bad to not be taken advantage of and die for an uncaring company) who realize they can do better and eventually quit and get paid more for doing less or having a better environment .

[@ggundercover3681]

@@Peglegkickboxer what's your point? different friends have different standards. ppl can care about more than one thing. your pain doesn't invalidate others so stop whining like a baby and give us something we can actually discuss. instead of taking away from the topic, maybe you can give us insights into the specific struggles of your field in more detail and what you think might make things better.

[@gent2205]

I would disagree. When you work harder you don't get more recognition and as someone working at a company that is going through layoffs they aren't targeting the least productive. They're targeting the older people with more years of experience and who are paid more. If you're going to work hard, do it for yourself. Use the experience to increase your skills and make yourself more marketable or if you get fulfillment at your job do it for that. Not for the profits of your company. Work should be mutually beneficial. Not a one way street.

[@kiddkuru]

I agree it also makes it more difficult for your coworkers if everyone is self centered at work. Team work can help everyone finish faster

[@kaakrepwhatever]

@@evanhuizenga8626 Years ago I worked in a marketing research office doing surveys. The workers were college students and older women who had been laid off from their previous jobs. One told a story of how, when the layoffs had hit, all the women were laid off and none of the men.

[@DrNeubertJR]

Companies layoff the people they can do without first.

[@kaakrepwhatever]

@@DrNeubertJR Not necessarily. The logic often goes more like, first, keep my friends. And certainly back when that office laid off all the women and kept all the men, there were a lot of people who figured that men were working to support families, while women were working for a little extra cash to buy stuff they didn't really need. If someone reported that, an investigation probably would have determined it was illegal.

[@stephorozco8911]

@@kaakrepwhatever that iS straight up illegal and very scummy. Makes me wonder how much nepotism really goes around despite "equal opportunity."

[@scott8572]

I have read several articles about “What People Regret from their Death Beds.” You know what I saw time and time again? “I wish I hadn’t worked so hard,” because these people say they missed important life events, harmed their relationships, and didn’t have as much fun in life. I just don’t think many people will grow old thinking “Wow, I’m so glad I worked all those late nights, missed all my kid’s soccer games, and focused on my career.”

[@25Soupy]

The harder I worked and the more capability I showed at work only got me a heavier workload of the same pay without the pat on the back. It really pissed me off to have coworkers making the same or more money while I did 80% of the work.

[@andergarcia4953]

And ur managers prob got more benefits off ur work then u did

[@xCooKiToX]

“employers should not be expecting their employees to keep one upping each other for a raise that doesn’t even match the pace of inflation” thanks graham for giving me the strength to quit my job

[@Peglegkickboxer]

Tell this to every engineering company ever.

[@vanillabeanlady]

That's where I'm at right now. I took on a big project last year, did so much for the company. My end of year review was great. No raise! Which basically means my pay went down 7-9% due to inflation.

[@Myrune1]

Our boss told us that no one exceeds expectations ever. That had come down from on-high. We all rallied against it. I was receiving far less pay than the amount of tasks I was given. I felt, giving high ratings was somewhat of a fair trade. (It also controlled bonuses and other perks.) So, they informed us no one can exceed and they proceeded to make completely ridiculous and unobtainable goals. The best you could hope for was "Meets Expectations." They doubled-down on that by bringing in HR to explain to us it was completely legal....everyone from this day forward is meeting expectations no matter what you think you've done above and beyond. (Above and beyond was expected, therefore you were meeting expectations.) That was the day I packed up my office and took everything home. I did not argue, I did not explain, I simply stopped putting forth effort except to apply for jobs. I applied for about 20 of them and then received one at the next higher level with considerably more pay. I announced I was leaving and then left. They will be spending months trying to figure out what I had learned in 10 years of doing that job. And, although my new job seems to be pretty decent, I'm already eyeing up the next step in my career. Once I achieve that I will do average work for three years and retire. Screw it! Why should I put in tons of extra effort to be told I'm average? I'm going to be the best damn average there ever was. I will define mediocrity.

[@crystalh1402]

Amen! Enjoy your retirement because you will be healthy and happy when you do and able to enjoy it that much more.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

You're so average, and I respect it!

[@handlemonium]

Aaand with a looming recession employers will want to make cuts at some point next year as Papa Powell quashes consumer demand and economic growth until 2025 thus a little easing on the productivity throttle right now couldn't hurt *¯\_(ツ)_/¯*

[@jlogan2228]

its a hard truth to learn that you will never make a bigger raise than the one you get moving from one job to another. Loyalty, dedication, drive and ambition means nothing to your employer while you are there, but oh my do they wanna know what "your" problem was for leaving

[@mfdev9926]

Great stuff, this is something I really needed to hear as I start work

[@portalomus]

I lean on the side of quiet quitting. I've seen employees dedicate decades of their life to an institution and then get kicked to the curb when they get old. This literally happened a couple months ago to my co-worker whom I've known for over 10 years. He was given the option to either retire or get fired. It was horrible to see how little he was valued in the end. The sad thing was that he was planning on retiring in less than a year anyway. Imagine giving a 67-year-old man walking papers after decades of dedication and going above and beyond. This wasn't even a corporation either, it was a very notable non-profit. You're replaceable, so always remember to prioritize what really matters above work. In the end they don't care about you and you are NOT a family.

[@jessitabonita]

How tragic. 🥺💔 I agree with all of that! Cheers!

[@user-kl8lo6rj5i]

This is probably the experience of nearly every dedicated long term employee these days. One thing that seems odd is that while they are complaining about needing workers they are also firing or forcing into retirement people with experience who are older. I've heard young people say the old ones should retire and get out of the way and yet there were a lot of job openings when I was forced to retire from my corporation.

[@se5080]

Never overestimate your value

[@samuraitadpole5459]

I'm close to getting fired because I was one minute late, and this company thinks I plan on staying

[@ggundercover3681]

@@user-kl8lo6rj5i yep. it's not bad that the young ppl want the old to retire for jobs. but the fact is, no one is being hired enough. so on our end it seems like the jobs are all filled up when they aren't. they just don't want to hire us and want their current employees to take on multiple hats. literally college and uni students here barely get jobs and if they do, most never in their field of study. it's ridiculous. the way these companies manage their jobs are so weird to me. they rather overwork their employees than take on enough new hires and train them.

[@steveramfinance]

I’ve been quietly quitting my whole life 😂

[@GrahamStephan]

:O

[@littleearthquakes3183]

as you should, you my friend have healthy boundaries. Hustle culture is a trap.

[@w0ngky]

​@@GrahamStephan Why is this a shock? If I work for an employer, that means Ive signed a contract that states my expectations and hours. So if there are any other expectations then the original agreement needs to be revised, does it not?

[@McCrazyFit]

Many of these stats your are giving such as productivity are staggering. Thanks Graham!

[@beardedpanda5086]

Not answering your emails after you’re off isn’t quiet quitting, it’s respecting your work life balance. And 110% is unsustainable and likely going to cause burnout.

[@benk6713]

Usually love your content, but working for free is charity. Do your job in the required time. Any work outside of that time deserves overtime. Any work outside of you responsibilities deserves a promotion. Do your job well is all you need to do.

[@PaulTheadra]

I quit recently because I was told I was to see occupational health patients as a nurse, but when I got hired on, I was also supposed to manage the entire schedule, medical record management and manage pre-authorization for procedures. They guilt tripped me because they added $2/hr extra with a low starting pay to begin with. I now work as an in-home oncology nurse, making bank and enjoying my work. Don't except BS from employers, you are all worth more

[@whitneyfullerton4897]

What is the in-home company called? I would love to work from home

[@pentiumradeon]

@@whitneyfullerton4897 pretty sure that just means working from someone elses home lol

[@travelnurseadventures3225]

Great move! I quit and went to travel nursing

[@TheNaldiin]

I do my work quietly and efficiently with regular OT. I've been much better treated since I started firmly rejecting absurd deadlines or soul crushing constant grind. When your boss is aware that you're getting other offers and will happily walk it changes the dynamic.

[@Matt-wf7ry]

Meh - I have to disagree with you on this. In the vast majority of jobs if you go above and beyond all you end up getting is more work than your coworkers who get paid the same as you while having much higher expectations than them. When promotions come up - the over achievers don't get them either because there is more to getting a promotion than responding to emails after 5:00 PM. Basically do the work you are expected to do, no more, no less and be friendly with the people you work with and you will be fine. If you get let go oh well, you will get a severance package and/or unemployment pay while you look for work.

[@KingStix]

"quiet quitting" is by no means a new thing, just as "haters" aren't new, there is just an adjective to describe it better now

[@aketchupman5103]

It’s a misnomer too, they are not quietly quoting they’re just, doing what they were hired to do, which is the opposite of quitting. People shouldnt be expected to automatically go above and beyond, that is reserved for a rare individual by definition. So if the average person goes above and beyond then it raises the bar for what’s considered hard work, making it harder on everyone except the people profiting. People should just stick to their job description and if they want above average work they should add it to the job description AND offer above average pay or benefits such as a shorter work week or an extra month of vacation time

[@YoMateo.]

Whoever's reading this, i pray that whatever you're going through gets better and whatever you're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen

[@Splinter4077]

You too, mate!

[@laszloneumann500]

Commentbotting is shameless 😔

[@GrimReaper192]

My boss wasn’t willing to give me a raise until I threatened to leave. Going above and beyond didn’t get me anything. I’m sorry Graham, you’re just wrong on this one.

[@Lycan3303]

Employers always do the bare minimum for their employees so why should we be expected not to meet them

[@gamingking1]

Very true. Our department really pushed to continue working from home after the pandemic ended. Management forces us to still come into the office, when it's completely unnecessary for our work. We do all our meetings through teams even though we're in cubicles next to each other, lol. What a joke.

[@BrendanDell]

This is a really interesting conversation- I think the pandemic has definitely had a huge impact. People working from home for months- sometimes years and realizing they could do the same job in half the amount of time. Revolutionary.

[@dougkoski]

I feel that movements like this and the great resignation are desperate attempts by employees to force employers to realize their wages are not where they need to be to survive, and that employers are demanding far too much extra for the compensation offered. Unfortunately, I think employers are actively ignoring the intended message and are trying to spin the narrative. And, yes, compensation might not be everything for a workplace. But... If someone is going into debt trying to keep a job, and the cost of living is well beyond the pay offered, maybe compensation actually IS everything. Maybe quiet quitting is just a natural reaction to losing all hope and ambition as a result of the workload to compensation vs cost of living balance. And, maybe working your wage is an attempt to protect oneself from reaching that level of burnout.

[@MephiticMiasma]

yeah there's a balancing point beyond which higher wages aren't going to immediately give more satisfaction... best guess in this current environment from a study done a number of years in the past would be around 90-100k per year (and of course it varies depending on region/job field/etc)

[@cook4015]

I haven't had a real job since July of 2020 when my employer wrongfully fired me and i sued them and won. I busted my ass with blood sweat and tears going above and beyond just to get screwed over by them hard core but i won in the end... I don't ever plan on working that hard again for another company and i could careless about working another job for a big company like i did. I'm 30 years old and am sick and tired of these big companies not caring for us working people. I have no plans on working anytime soon for anyone! They don't care so why should i? I've been working since i was 13 or 14 i've never went this long without working. If things don't change in this world quickly i'm never working another day for anyone plan and simple.

[@ernestpwhirllly]

It's easy to say that now with the job market being relatively easier to find employment. As this recession becomes a depression many will regret this attitude. Glad you won your lawsuit! I've seen multiple wrongful termination cases where the individual felt hopeless and never stood up for themselves.

[@ClassicDura]

"Quiet Quitting" is a term used by companies and corporations for what is actually "work-to-rule" because they need buz words for people doing what they're getting hired to do instead of getting taken advantage of by their employers.

[@nicky4682]

Setting boundaries is important, this is why people are sick of no work life balance

[@youdontknowme8503]

Honestly ive been quiet quitting because im burnt out. I work 9-7 five days a week and have to check in outside of those hours occasionally. I’m the only employee and my boss doesn’t do anything. I haven’t had a coworker for nearly a year and trying to handle the work of 3-5 people. This job gave me nightmares, anxiety, depression, etc. I didnt move because I was consistently told more people will be joining soon but yehh. Finally i should have a new boss next month. Who might fire me. Anyway. I dont want to look for a new job just to hate my next one as well. So im just sitting and waiting as i figure out stuff. But at this time, im quietly quitting since it just feels right for my mental health.

[@me0101001000]

It's difficult to find a job that you are good at, pays well, benefits society, and also makes you happy. The good pay and skill level were most important before, but with the current importance of mental health, happiness is becoming even more crucial. I really hope employers begin to treat employees with a bit more respect in the future. I believe quiet quitting is a reaction to quiet firing, which has been around for a long time. When the tables have turned, it's suddenly some horrible thing. Joshua Fluke has done videos on this. How he dubs this as "corporate gaslighting" is probably the best way to put it in my opinion.

[@GrahamStephan]

Great insights!

[@chrisblanc663]

What’s quiet firing? My guess is, fire you for only doing the job they hired you for?

[@davidhoopsfan]

@@chrisblanc663 i think it's more like giving you shitty conditions at work in hope that you quit

[@chrisblanc663]

@@davidhoopsfan like George Costanza? That makes sense.

[@Iamjoeycross]

I have one of these jobs, which is why life is great. I understand the argument and hope those in this boat, find what they truly want and need.

[@HVDynamo]

I'm sick of hustle culture all together. I've gotten good raises, promotions and even a retention bonus for working hard. But I'm tired of life revolving around making money. I feel like life is just passing me by. I don't care about climbing the ladder anymore, I'd retire right now if I could. I burned out.

[@financialmasteryshiba7367]

Hustle culture does nothing except cause burnout

[@tseroofing]

Take control of your own destiny. Working hard for yourself is worth it!

[@systembypass6930]

Until you relise there is dozens of companies doing the service you want to do cheaper then you can. Or in my case causing land prices to soar and them buying up all the land to throw shitty cookie cutter houses that don't have an ounce of soul put in them. Not to mention the bribery of inspection agents.

[@Xx_Eric_was_Here_xX]

"Acting your wage, you will have a harder time getting a promotion" yeah no most corporate spaces, especially retail which employs a huge swath of american people, very rarely promote employees from lower ranks. nothing in my life was more frustrating than having a new store manager that never worked with us in his life and was only 20 years old, while plenty of older people would have been a much better fit. they want to groom you. they don't care about how long you've been with the company, they definitely do not care about your personal ideas on how it could run more smoothly. it's extremely demoralizing and is a primary reason i will refuse to work retail ever again in my life unless unionized. even if i must starve.

[@StudCity]

Yes but you went above and beyond working for yourself ie: commissions from sales. I think thats a major difference.

[@WhiteCharisma]

Exactly this. I've literally ran my entire unit alone for years and finally moved to a department that truly appreciates my efforts and I've moved up and train personnel. Over COVID, my superiors would question why it was "so hard" for short staffing couldn't do the work I could do alone because the volumes increased while people didn't show up. I didn't get a raise, I got denied several promotions I had applied for, and I left and let that unit complain and burn. It's difficult, but we have to know our own value and worth and if we see we aren't appreciated for literally doing more than our fair share of work, leave for the better of your health!

[@WhiteCharisma]

@@evanhuizenga8626 exactly! Tell this to more young newly graduated workers wondering why their superiors work less and get paid more!

[@XYZ-bi9eb]

well done!

[@BlueMagic334]

I ended up low-key quiet quitting when the hiring manager was trying to hire for a promotion, asked me for an interview, then cancelled the interview on me, just so they could hire a person from their previous company. If they hired from within, whether they chose me or not I would have not decided to quiet quit. It's about who you know, not how well you do your job and not how great you are to work with. The nepotism is strong at my company, which is extremely sad because I originally thought they were different. After a little soul searching, I quitted the quiet quit thing and made sure to just keep doing my best, so that when I do leave this company, I'll have great references. It's discouraging and unfortunate when companies value outside talent more than the people within who know your company inside and out.

[@krayziejerry]

Nepotism is natural though, people hire people they know and like. I'm not saying it's fair but it's just the way life works.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

@@krayziejerry He wasn't saying it wasn't natural. A lot of things the natural things to do are pretty bad.

[@nocakeforsusan8701]

I just commented about nepotism/cronyism. It's real.

[@krayziejerry]

@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 Work on your social skills, don't be the quiet person at work in the corner. Network with people, make friends with them, Social skills and networking are far more important in life than doing a "good job" at work.

[@krayziejerry]

@@nocakeforsusan8701 Of course it's real. If you had your son jobless or another stranger jobless, both have the same job skills, you would choose your own son. Life's not fair in general, and indefinitely unfairer for strangers. Work on your social and networking skills. Social skills/Networking > working hard.

[@gamingking1]

I can really relate to this. I know I'm not the most talented or hardworking employee. And this past year, my younger colleagues got a promotion over me. I don't think I can compete with them, and mentally I'm drained of motivation. I'm just focusing on my investments and trying to retire early through passive income.

[@speedy4829]

Couldn’t agree more. I’m tired of trading time for money & building my exit also.

[@kittysaywut]

Indeed, even if you put 12 hour days, then comes Bob going though his 3rd divorce putting 14 hours a day to get away from the family.

[@DoPeMaN60]

How old are you?

[@FriteZMcSwift]

same here!! I like my job not love it but it’s not bad. I don’t see myself working forever because I mean it’s work. Trying to leverage my passive income to atleast not rely or worry about losing my job. Best of luck to you!

[@MidnyteKitten]

It's also favoritism. I've seen it happen. Humans choose who gets promoted and who doesn't. There should be requirements for promotions like a checklist not because you're the boss's favorite employee

[@gatriemacleinn1976]

People are fed up with being exploited. It's as simple as that.

[@Simon-ml6fv]

I think quiet quitting is a very appropriate response to the way employees are treated. Giving your best every day and still being criticized for not overachieving even more will dampen your motivation. We work hard, hoping for recognition and pay. Once we realize the results are not as expected it is obvious that we will adapt our strategy. Nobody who is happy in their job will quietly quit. On another note: turning off your phone after work isn't quiet quitting, it is just a fact of life that we can't work all day. And nobody should expect that.

[@anaxa4883]

You get what you pay for. Employers are the only people in society who feel entitled to MUCH more than what they pay for. Don't let them get away with it.

[@ourfutureisdark]

Unfortunately, its case by case that working the hardest only gets you a pat on the back and a higher expectation from your superiors which will backfire on you the one day you mess up. Working quietly and job hopping is the key!

[@GrahamStephan]

yes!

[@dougleydorite]

My grandpa was a tradesman and he always said “you get paid for what you know, not what you do”. Quiet quitting for me would be more along the lines of not sharing knowledge, as opposed to not working as hard.. and in the trades, sharing knowledge has more reward than impressing a boss and your crew will have your back and advocate for you. Quiet quitting isn’t an option for me and the people I work with

[@benjaminfromcanadakanada3948]

Carpenter?

[@dougleydorite]

@@benjaminfromcanadakanada3948 Electrician

[@megan893]

Yeah, I totally agree with that! So true

[@travelnurseadventures3225]

Agree, I think this quite quitting is corporate jobs, not trades, nursing-you just have to quit and move on

[@dougleydorite]

@@travelnurseadventures3225 I work manufacturing, so still corporate. But yeah, we are saying the same thing. Not an option for some of us

[@ernest795]

Treat employees badly while you profit massively, do not expect them to make more than the minimum effort.

[@chris123chris82]

I used to go above and beyond and due to that they kept me where i was since i was the best at it.. no promos.. no raise.. left and changed my career, im making more and i only do what im paid for. Plus this job actually has a pension and benefits since i joined a union.

[@influencerunchained-digita4763]

I feel like the pandemic still being on people's minds, even if subconsciously, has had an effect on this: people appreciate living life to the fullest more and want to have more fun! YOLO!!

[@darkriku12]

And the reverse of that. Many people got laid off even if they broke their backs for the companies they were supposed to be loyal to. Companies really shot themselves in the foot and now are complaining that their foot isn't working correctly anymore.

[@omarrosas7502]

@@darkriku12 that was my coworker's case. Funny thing is the manager didn't want to bring him back and now he has to hire a new person every month or so. People have lasted a week and never go back 😂

[@demarcusds95]

Tell em!

[@h445]

@@darkriku12 this is EXACTLY me. old boss told someone else that i would have 'walked through fire' for the comany and yet did that matter during financial hard times for covid? nope

[@h445]

@@darkriku12 this is EXACTLY me. old boss told someone else that i would have 'walked through fire' for the company and yet did that matter during financial hard times for covid? nope

[@evangeliamintzai6302]

Meanwhile in Europe people work 36-40hours and we don't call this quiet quitting! Just normal work.

[@freedomwillring6749]

But we have bigger roads and cars

[@evangeliamintzai6302]

@@freedomwillring6749 and we are happier nations. So what's the point?

[@sebsebski2829]

@@freedomwillring6749 We don't need huge cars and massive roads.

[@YourFoodBank]

None of these videos on this subject address how inefficient businesses really are. Weaknesses are really revealed once a business is ultra stressed (like the last two years). Working within all that unnecessary chaos is crushing everyone’s soul.

[@KyleChasseCrypto]

People tired of working a 9-5 for a business they don't have equity in. It's a trap, and more and more people are waking up everyday.

[@33490.]

Couldn’t afford to buy a house on 58k a year with sooo much responsibility so I quit. Happy to work for lower pay and less stress. 😊

[@rkymtnchi503]

I often hear folks say it's just because of laziness. It has nothing to do with being lazy and everything to do a lot of folks having re-evaluated their lives when covid shut things down. They are no longer willing to enslave themselves for greedy business owners and getting peanuts to show for it. Many Americans finally realized that their work/life balance sucked and pivoted accordingly

[@roman9762]

Spot on! I used to put in crazy hours and with WFH during the pandemic I quickly changed my tune and love my work life balance now. YOLO, don't waste your time on a greedy corporation. Do what it takes to get by and spend more time with your loved ones and doing what you enjoy!

[@rickswing8723]

Here’s the bottom line. The reason ’Quiet Quitting’ is so vast now, is because the younger generation has realized there is no incentive to work harder or more efficient. There’s no raise coming if you do work hard, and if you get a promotion, it’s usually not that much extra pay, just more responsibility. This is more of a silent passive aggressive protest. Either companies move with the times, or risk bad production and quality. Because, this isn’t going to change. I’m not saying it’s right, I’m saying businesses will go out of business if the model doesn’t change its toxic environment.

[@matthewl6414]

I'm in the middle of a 3 week notice bc my supervisor told me that it's my fault my partner is lazy bc I work too hard and the guy sees it so he takes advantage of me.

[@lestatstaton7856]

Every job Ive ever worked I have been the star employee. I do the most, the fastest, and at the highest quality. The saddest part is im not even trying to go above and beyond, my minimum effort is always more than my coworkers maximum. Bosses will TELL me how much they appreciate me and how excited they are when they see Im on the schedule with them and that does feel really good. But not a single one has SHOWN me. No raises, No extra time off, No actual reward for my efforts. I just get given EXTRA work for the same pay because its just expected for me to pick up everyone else's slack because they know I can. If theres no reward for doing extra, and in fact your PUNISHED, then why put in the effort? Do your Minimum Job, Get Paid, Invest or work on your side hustles for actual growth.

[@WeBeatMedicare6969]

If you’re looking to your side hustles for growth then most likely your primary job sucks

[@Novaximus]

A good solution to quiet quitting is offering salary pay with performance reviews. Apparently if you're not a CEO, you are disposable and hourly.

[@PearseNation]

I decided to cut back on overachieving at work and my work/life balance has been so much better. I've been able to shift that extra time into becoming a profitable day trader. Eventually I'm planning to take that full time and drop my day job all together. It's been a good shift for me so far.

[@roman9762]

I used the spare time for a side hustle and day trading both. Now my side hustle makes as much as my salary. I could quit altogether but I enjoy "quiet quitting".

[@CaedenV]

I love the idea of Graham making a video about being an expert on quiet quitting when he has always worked sales and self-employed positions lol. Love your work Graham... but this was sooooo close to tone deaf and not understanding either the worker or employer side of the equation.

[@seanhiggins2236]

Dear Graham, I am the cookie shop owner. Yes people talk about me and talk about promoting me. My promotions have barely beat inflation. Thats over 12 years of hard work, unpaid OT and a good attitude. I am "made to feel valued" which is nice, but pay me a 6 figure salary and you can come in and tell me I look like dogshit everyday. I no longer have a desire to be in a rat race. I want to move up but I am constantly told of budget issues. Even if I did I know because I have seen it as a hiring manager that I would be paid less than market value because I "learned on the job"

[@GoldenSpoon109]

This comment section makes me feel so heard ❤ (it was bad for a long time. But thankfully in a much better job now w ppl who care ❤)

[@saraifortin9027]

My family and I love watching your videos. My six month old smiles every time you come on. Thanks for teaching her financial literacy and for teaching me what quiet quitting is, haha. I currently go above and beyond at my job, but that's because I want to. I love my work and the company I work for. It's hard for people to be motivated to do "more" when doing what's "expected" is soul draining.

[@bobsanders8682]

The issue is that you're often getting paid to do 100%, then expected to do 120% and won't see an opportunity to grow in the company or get a minute raise until 140%. Rinse and repeat with this until you quit or go insane

[@italianlifestyle7911]

Doing more than what's expected?! Nothing you do is ever enough. Companies are more than ever thirsty for profit at the lowest cost possible! Most people nowadays are overworked and underpaid and many more workers would quit their jobs for sure if they could, but unfortunately they can't because they are stuck with a family to take care of, a mortgage to pay and nothing else to fall back on.... the harsh urban jungle spreading its poison everywhere!

[@GrahamStephan]

:(

[@user-us6ce7me8k]

True

[@asmrfoodbank4159]

I’ve been quite quitting for the past 20yrs! I learned how to “sham” during my time in the army and I’ve been applying my shamming principles in the private sector.

[@eliseroesler4177]

I’m a nurse who doesn’t work the typical 9-5 job, and from a nursing/healthcare perspective it’s almost impossible to go above and beyond or to even get tasks that need to be done done. Little staff and high expectations plus the additional unexpected tasks (someone falls, someone codes, etc). I love what I do and it makes me sad that I feel like I can’t go out of my way to care for people.

[@kristine7304]

I'm a nurse as well and I can second that. I have tried and tried to "chart as I go" so I can clock off after report and just go home but that comes at a cost. If I take the time to get every flowsheet, note, careplan, and education documented, then I can't timely give their meds, respond while my patients push their call lights, or help them to the bathroom or give PRNs. Then you sprinkle in a code call or someone falls.. If i had time to do it all, I certainly would. I can't imagine having time to be scanning social media, texting friends, or reading the news.. there is always work that needs to be done now or an hour or two ago. Needless to say I find myself staying late to finish up the charts on a regular basis and I would much rather get it done before then but I just can't seem to make it happen.

[@MephiticMiasma]

"I love what I do" bingo. the work/life balance is totally different when work _is_ your fulfillment in life, vs something you just have to do to live your life elsewhere.

[@mph5896]

@@kristine7304 Bedside nurses (for the most part) have more work than they have hours in the day. Generally there is little to no down time. Its planned like that to suck every bit of work out of us.

[@travelnurseadventures3225]

I think this ‘quite quitting’ is about corporate people, not us nurses or people in trades. In 2020, I was acute dialysis on call daily for a year worked many 24 hours no break and I had to quit or I’d die-literally, best thing was travel nursing, I have a contract with on call once a week NOT DAILY or some contracts NO CALL. Not one doctor or administrator ever thanked me for a 24 hour day or me being available 24/7. Plus the hospital I was on call for-NO call time, No call back time 🧐 Contracts help me with nurse staff ratio and I get paid for my experience and the successes I’ve had-it’s a hustle but it 100% better than being staff getting a 20 cent raise 🙄

[@eliseroesler4177]

@@MephiticMiasma I agree! I just find quite quitting interesting because I feel like this is what nurses have to do daily. There is not enough staff or time in a day to complete the day's work. Sometimes there isn't even enough time to complete the bare minimum unless you skip breaks, and even then, there still is no time. It is mentally and physically draining. Management doesn't care as long as they have someone there to cover a shift. I do love taking care of people, but I do not love the conditions in which people are taken care of. If that makes sense.

[@nicholasstefa6685]

Graham, I've followed you for a long time. I've gone from sales job to sales job for years, trying to get into real estate. I've found an awesome job this year that has put me on track. Couldn't be happier to be where I am for this crazy ride

[@GrahamStephan]

Well done!! Congrats!

[@RossLemon]

"Quiet quitting." Ah yes. Doing exactly what you're being paid for. "Quitting." Suuuurree.

[@KwameBaptiste]

This advice was true 40 years ago. Now its squeaky wheel gets the oil. Over the last few recessions, many companies have removed performance bonus raises and any benefits increase for anyone less than the executive level. With current financial practices employees are seen as overhead. So the unintended consequence is there is a drastic reduction in employee loyalty. If companies create an environment where retention bonuses and performance bonuses are removed while only getting a raise by changing jobs, then what you get is "the great resignation". In every recession, employers lay people off and force workers to do more with less. This just resulted in your key people padding their resumes and making them worth more to the next employers willing to pay them what they're worth. Now companies are mad at the new bidding war for the super heros they created and refused to pay to keep. Now they have to pay to hire people to do half the productivity.

[@jlogan2228]

that was always the funniest thing to me, the company would have a great employee, and the most bone they would get tossed would be like a once a year 1000 dollar bonus (600 after taxes) and MAYBE a 25-50 cent raise every year if they were lucky. Then, when that employee gives their two weeks they always ask "is there anything we can do to keep you" and its like yea there WAS several things you could have done, but now its too late

[@KwameBaptiste]

@@jlogan2228 Exactly. I was also taught just like Graham said was to make yourself needed. But I became so needed that I could not be promoted. So I got overlooked many times. Even with an insult to injury, asked to train consultants and managers, but not valued enough to be promoted to run teams or manage the people I train. However. when companies lay off, all the extra work falls on my lap. And unfortunately, no thank you, bonus' or raises. Naw. I'll just update my resume and bounce.

[@ethangroat8333]

I love the fact that this advice and info is not only helpful but actually based on the science of economics. This is exactly what is going on! Thank you Graham for being one of the few voices of reason commenting on our job market!

[@intricatic]

I went home half an hour early today and abandoned our understaffed vacuum tank crew to their fate. And I'll probably do the same tomorrow. I have no desire to destroy my wrists any more than necessary.

[@TheprogresBMX]

It doesn’t matter how hard you row, it’s what boat your in. In all my jobs I worked I did above and beyond. Every job was the same. It wasn’t enough. If it’s your business you should eat, sleep, and bleed for your company. If it’s someone else’s you shouldn’t miss out on life and stress for someone else’s dream. Especially if your not compensated. (I also think higher positions in company’s are usually the exception here since your getting paid more)

[@GM-yg4zi]

I agree with your comment. Working hard will not get you noticed. It would be best if you touted your own horn to accompany your hard work. No one will know how hard you've worked unless you speak up. I've left my job recently. I kept things running without my boss having to hear me call for help. Now that I'm gone, my boss realized how amazingly I did my job and how easy I made it for her because of my work ethic. Always tout your horn when you give more than you should.

[@TheprogresBMX]

@@GM-yg4zi Theirs always more work out their! Why stay somewhere you’re not happy? I think it’s always a good idea to try different jobs until you can find the one that has career growth or can teach you a trade to make a company of your own.

[@minex2005]

@@TheprogresBMX problem with that is that a majority of places have adopted the same tyrannic ways. lack of appreciation, lack of good pay, lack of time off or even time away for a life outside of work. its just so much about that greedy dollar nowadays and not enough about how important each and every employee rlly is, speaking more on hard working folks like myself

[@TheprogresBMX]

@@minex2005 yeah, a lot of jobs like that are dead end(like retail) you have to find a boat worth working hard in and bust your ass to get to the top. You can work harder than everyone else but if your at McDonald’s it will only take you so far.(which isn’t far at all) *Theirs nothing wrong with working at McDonald’s if you save up and have a plan to transition to a better job in the future. Everyone starts somewhere*

[@minex2005]

@@TheprogresBMX i mean i believe thats were we need to transition to, and that a very small percentage of companys are...but thats exactly the problem, theres not enough to transition to for the hard working population to transition to that has high standards for there employees...it still all comes down to that greedy dollar, and im not against the money, but for the love of money is the root of all evil

[@AbdulRWatches]

I decided to stop overworking myself for over-time compensation, I already work almost 10 hours per day, so more than that would affect my life and health. I think more power to the people that quiet quits their job, and hopefully more employers improve their working hours and load.

[@alfredlindquist3046]

Bad working conditions, not being able to unionize, working hard but your boss doesnt appreciate it or reward you for it, etc. I think during the pandemic many people in the USA realized that doing what you are passionate about in your free time was more valuable than hustling for more money, sure you might get rich but what good is it when you have no social life or doing any meaningful for yourself when you are working 12 hour days Monday through Sunday.

[@isaac6raves31]

in my experience the harder i work for a company the more they expect from me and the less im appreciated or everyone just thinks im an idiot for working so hard

[@Vicarium]

Graham, starting your KZbin channel wasn't going above and beyond for an employer...that was for and building your brand. How would you feel if you did all that work for an employer and you got little to nothing in return?

[@SezmoistheWorst]

He will know the feeling when he crosses one of youtubes vague lines and gets demonitized.

[@SpencerJohnsonOfficial]

I think one of the biggest reasons "quiet quitting" has become so common is because a majority of people don't find value in their work. I know that's been the case for me since the pandemic started. Having the time to sit and think about the trajectory your life is heading has made a ton of people realize that what they're doing isn't fulfilling and they don't want to continue putting in extra effort for limited upside. This is a really pertinent subject with the economy today, so thanks for sharing Graham!

[@kevinvitale8980]

Soon, no wait… Now we will be hearing about ‘Quiet Firing’. Management is not stupid.

[@GrahamStephan]

No joke...the term "Quiet Firing" is already a term as of recently

[@ADSaaron]

I've only ever been rewarded with more work. It's such a backwards idea to punish your hardest working employees

[@GrahamStephan]

that's too bad :/

[@JM-1234]

Most quiet quitters are people who went above and beyond for years without the advancement and pay increases they deserved. Most people are tired of chasing the carrot being dangled in front of their face.

[@Kuweiyo]

Also, keep your resume active friends. You will never be without a job if you are constantly looking. I get interview opportunities literally everyday

[@KamiKomplex504]

In college I employed the same tactics as quite quitting as a necessity to manage stress and keep peak productivity... Now they label that as some sort of threat to society as we know it

[@moffettRL2727]

Three months ago myself and a few coworkers banded together to start on our own in plumbing. Best decision of my life.