Never give your 100 ≠ Quiet Quitting pt. II
In the last article/essay/nice thought we talked about and defined the recent trend of "Quiet Quitting" in the work environment. I found that there are several similarities between the concept of “Never Give your 100” and that of "Quiet quitting" as they go along the same lines of establishing clear limits between work and life to manage stress, although one suggests doing enough and the other proposes to manage your energies and choose where to give your 100.
These trends where it seems that power is returning to the workforce are the consequence of breaking some irrational beliefs that led us to live under the pressure of being successful people in everything we do and that the ultimate goal in our life is professional fulfillment, but in fact and here I present to you a somewhat disruptive thought:
Do we really want professional fulfillment? Or is it another pattern of behavior instilled and inherited from past times, such as the Industrial Revolution, where the phrase "time is money" was born and life was based on work?
At times, I actively seek that moment of realization and even find enjoyment in my job. However, when my work-life balance starts to shift, and my inbox becomes inundated with emails, and I find myself consistently staying late at the office, I am compelled to reflect on the cost of my professional accomplishments. Is it worth sacrificing other aspects of my life, and what opportunities am I potentially missing out on?
We are currently experiencing new work models and ways of hiring. Millions of people quit their jobs during the pandemic, either because they were fed up with the culture they lived in their organization or because of the many opportunities that opened up in the remote modality. Anthony Klotz, Professor of Management at Texas A&M University, his field of study investigates human behavior and has focused on how and why workers leave their jobs and where their decision leads them.
“The common thing when you are an employee is that the company holds the power. When you decide to leave, the power returns to you, and the interesting thing is to know what those who obtain it do with that power.
“We have a fundamental need for personal autonomy”
After the pandemic, more and more people discover that they are more than their job.
So let's examine the two sides of this coin. On one side, there's "quiet quitting" or work detachment, while on the other, there's "work apathy" or occupational disease, which is a health disorder caused by the work environment. The middle ground between these two sides can be found in the wise words of Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author of literature. In a 2017 article for The New Yorker, Morrison recounted instances of great frustration in her previous jobs. As we have mentioned earlier, difficult moments or even failures can be a gift. From these experiences, Toni learned three valuable lessons that would guide her for the rest of her life:
You do the work; It's not work that makes you.
Your real life is the one you live with your family. (Blood family or chosen family)
You are not the work you do; you are the person you are.
Toni's lessons are both easy to understand and packed with meaningful concepts. I invite you to consider these lessons and take the necessary steps to reclaim your time and your identity. You are more than just a person behind a screen, and I look forward to getting to know you better.
This article was translated by @ross.gspr
Disclaimer: The views expressed are personal opinions of the authors and do not reflect the views of affiliated organizations. The information is for informational purposes only and not intended as professional advice.
References:
Miralles, F. (2022, January 27). La lecciÃ3n que se puede sacar de la Gran DimisiÃ3n: tÃo no eres tu trabajo. El PaÃs. https://elpais.com/eps/psicologia-y-bienestar/2022-01-27/por-que-millones-de-estadounidenses-estan-dejando-sus-empleos.html
