General
conscious quitting
What does conscious quitting mean?
Resigning from a role because the employer's values, ethics, or social and environmental record clash with one's own principles, rather than for pay or workload reasons.
"She practiced conscious quitting when the company backtracked on all its climate promises."
Origin
Popularized around 2023, associated with commentary by former Unilever executive Paul Polman.
Frequently asked questions
What is conscious quitting?
Resigning from a job because the employer's values or ethical record clash with your own principles, rather than over pay or workload.
Who popularized the term?
It gained traction around 2023 and is associated with commentary by former Unilever executive Paul Polman.
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