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quiet quitter
What does quiet quitter mean?
An employee who fulfills only the explicit requirements of their role, declining extra tasks, overtime, or initiative, in keeping with the quiet-quitting philosophy.
"Since the reorg he's a committed quiet quitter, clocking off at exactly five every day."
Origin
Agent noun from 'quiet quitting,' which went viral on TikTok in 2022.
Frequently asked questions
What is a quiet quitter?
An employee who does only the explicit requirements of their role, declining extra tasks, overtime, or initiative.
Does a quiet quitter actually quit their job?
No; they keep the job but stop going above and beyond, doing exactly what is required and no more.
Where does the term come from?
It comes from 'quiet quitting,' a concept that went viral on TikTok in 2022.
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