General
quiet ambition
What does quiet ambition mean?
A career outlook that values steady, low-key fulfillment, balance, and personal priorities over aggressively climbing to the highest possible rank or title.
"His quiet ambition is a stable job he likes and time for his family, not a corner office."
Origin
Named in workplace-trend coverage in the mid-2020s as a counter to girlboss and hustle ambitions.
Frequently asked questions
What is quiet ambition?
It is a career outlook that prioritizes steady, low-key fulfillment, balance, and personal priorities over aggressively climbing to the top rank or title.
Is quiet ambition the same as being unambitious?
No; it redefines success on personal terms rather than rejecting achievement, valuing a job you like and time for life over a corner office.
Where does the term come from?
It was named in mid-2020s workplace-trend coverage as a counter to girlboss and hustle ambitions.
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