You may have heard of this phrase trending on LinkedIn that roughly means to do the minimum at your job. Let’s learn why we recommend not jumping on this trend.
It can hurt your career trajectory. If you quiet quit and only do the minimum required for your work, you won’t get noticed. I’m not saying you need to burn the midnight oil. I’m saying that going the extra mile and volunteering for an extra shift or speaking up in a meeting can help people realize that you have leadership skills. Doing those little things, on a consistent basis, makes people notice that you are invested in your work. If you ever plan on being promoted or getting a raise, quiet quitting could really hurt your chances.
It will make work miserable, or at least less enjoyable. If you are dead inside or just going through the motions while doing your job, you won’t have any fun. Find a way to get invested in what you’re doing. Are the mission or values of your organization empowering? Do you love helping people? Can you see the value in your work? If your answers are mostly negative, it may be time to real quit. Remember: we don’t ascribe to the notion that you must be passionate about what you do, however, it is helpful to care on some levels, especially if you’re trying to stay motivated to not quiet quit.
It can be difficult to find the motivation to do your best work if you are working at a job you know is temporary, like a part-time position when you are a student. It can be easy to think I’ll get motivated and work hard when I have a full-time position or my “real job.” In theory that may be ok; in reality it can be hard to snap out of that mindset once you start your new job later. Not to mention, your current supervisor is your future reference.
Another interesting point is that Gallup says that people that work within their strengths are 6 times more likely to be engaged in their jobs. Focus on how you are using your CliftonStrengths in your current role to help you stay motivated to not quiet quit. Another idea is to ask your supervisor if there are other ways you can incorporate your strengths into your work, bonus points for coming up with ideas of how that could work within your position. Click the button below to set up a CliftonStrengths appointment to learn more about your strengths!
The last tip is that you don’t have to work 60 hours a week or quiet quit, you can find the balance between. Be sure to take advantage of the time you are at work. Work in a focused manner to utilize the time you have to its full potential.
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