B2 – Upper Intermediate
After the big changes in the job market caused by the Great Resignation, there’s a new thing called ‘Quiet Quitting’ that’s changing how people leave their jobs. Instead of making a big fuss, more and more workers are leaving quietly. This shows that people are thinking more about what really matters to them in their careers.
Watch the video and know why people are leaving quietly and what it means for how people think about work nowadays.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “quiet quitting” mean? “Quiet quitting is a trend that has been dominating social media especially TikTok.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “to go above and beyond” mean? “Quiet quitting is referring to a situation where employees are making a choice to not necessarily go above and beyond what they’re being asked to do.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does ” to stay under the radar” mean? “They are not giving their all anymore, they just stay under the radar.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think quiet quitting is a legitimate response to dissatisfaction with work or is it an irresponsible way of handling professional relationships? Why?
- In your opinion, what factors contribute to the increasing prevalence of quiet quitting in the context of the Great Resignation?
- What are some potential consequences of engaging in quiet quitting for both the individual and the organization they are leaving?
- What strategies can organizations employ to prevent or address the phenomenon of quiet quitting among their employees?
2 replies on “Quiet Quitting the Next Phase of the Great Resignation”
Vocabulary Questions:
1. working just enough and only doing the tasks of the contract. After many years of unrewarding work, he has begun to quiet quitting
2. go further in your tasks. He decided to go above and beyond due to his ideals
3. not to attract attention. I prefer to be under the radar, standing out in this place is not a good idea.
Discussion Questions:
1. On the one hand, I think that in the end, as long as you perform your tasks for which you have been hired, no one can reproach you for anything, but what is certain is that if you do it as a protest, you will never grow in that company, it is better to talk to your managers about the situation.
2. Nowadays, working too much is not a sign of growth, and many bosses take advantage of certain situations, so it is a way of not overdoing it and living more peacefully.
3. for the person it means not growing and not standing out positively in the company, and for the company, it means that an employee is not working at 100%.
4. Reward good work better, understand that there are currently more important things than work, and give employees flexibility to keep them happy.
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