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by Sohcahtoa82 978 days ago
> Someone needs to come up with a better name for this. “Quiet quitting” absolutely does not imply the above meaning… that’s simply work and nothing else.

From what I understand, it's the corporate class that invented the term "quiet quitting" as way to shame people that don't go above and beyond.

Of course, nobody wants to go above and beyond anymore because it's not rewarded. Why work extra hours and offer to take on additional responsibilities when it won't lead to promotion or even a raise that keeps up with rent and inflation?

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> Of course, nobody wants to go above and beyond anymore because it's not rewarded. Why work extra hours and offer to take on additional responsibilities when it won't lead to promotion or even a raise that keeps up with rent and inflation?

please review the latest guide on performance reviews. “above and beyond” was found to be too broad of a band, so the majority of it is going to constitute the new “underperforming.” so if you want to be seen as “top talent,” which is short-hand for “expert at doing the most with the least,” well, now you know the expectations.

we all have to tighten your belt, so make sure to suck it in while sucking it up. until the last of your effort has been sucked out.

I just broke out in hives reading your post, thanks.