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the great resignation
What does the great resignation mean?
A mainly American economic trend beginning in early 2021 in which employees voluntarily resigned en masse, citing wage stagnation, poor conditions, and inflexible policies. Also called the Big Quit and the Great Reshuffle.
"He rode the Great Resignation to a remote job that doubled his salary."
Origin
Term coined by organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz in 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What was the Great Resignation?
A trend starting in early 2021 where large numbers of workers voluntarily quit their jobs over low pay, poor conditions, and inflexible policies.
Who coined the term?
Organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz named it in 2021.
Is it the same as the Big Quit?
Yes, the Big Quit and the Great Reshuffle are alternate names for the same wave of mass resignations.
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