The Silent Burnout How Quiet Quitting Steals Your Energy and Purpose
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The Silent Burnout How Quiet Quitting Steals Your Energy and Purpose
Remember that liberating feeling when you first heard about "quiet quitting"? The idea that you could finally reclaim your life, set boundaries, and do just enough to get by without burning out. For many, it felt like a revolution against hustle culture, a much-needed breath of fresh air in the suffocating corporate grind. I get it. I’ve been there. We’ve all felt the pull to disengage when the demands feel overwhelming, when the recognition feels scarce, or when the passion has simply evaporated. It sounds like the ultimate self-care, doesn't it? Do the bare minimum, collect your paycheck, and save your real energy for yourself, your family, your hobbies. The Siren Song of "Just Enough" The concept exploded, especially after the pandemic. People were exhausted, reassessing their priorities. "Why give my all to a company that doesn't truly value me?" became a common refrain. And on the surface, it makes perfect sense. Why pour your soul into somethin…