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by the_af 512 days ago
I'm very cynical but I also kinda agree with this.

Don't be loyal to the company, because the company isn't loyal to you. Don't overwork, don't neglect family, friends and hobbies. It's simply not worth it, you'll burn yourself out, and it won't save you when the ax falls.

But do a good job, because it's good for you, your self-esteem, your mood and your skills. If you "quiet quit", you're doing yourself a disservice. (Barring extreme cases, of course).

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I'd rephrase this to: don't be loyal to work but be loyal to your coworkers. Be the person everyone wants to work with.
I would nit and say "quiet-quit" to give you the time to work on finding your next job. Do it as a means, not an end.
Love this distillation!
Yeah - hard agree with this. There's a lot to be said about giving your best effort in proportion to all the other things you're doing in your life.