A) Warm up: Are you quiet quitting?
- What makes a job enjoyable? What makes a job stressful?
- What do you think quiet quitting means?
- Do you know anyone who does only what is necessary at work?
- Have you ever felt like doing the bare minimum at work or school? Why?
B) Vocabulary: match the words and phrases with their meaning.
C) Reading:
Read the text and do the quiz below.
Maintaining Work-Life Balance: The Quiet Quitting Trend
Many people today talk about a trend called quiet quitting. This concept does not mean leaving your job. Instead, it means doing only what is necessary at work and not more. It’s about setting clear boundaries between work and personal life. Many workers feel this is important to avoid burnout.
When employees take on too much, burnout can happen. This happens when someone is too stressed, tired, or unhappy from working too much. By practicing quiet quitting, they focus on completing their tasks without doing extra overtime. This helps them maintain a better work-life balance. It also means they can focus on activities outside of work that bring them joy.
Job satisfaction plays a crucial role in deciding whether to practice quiet quitting. When people feel valued and appreciated at work, their engagement levels are higher. This means they are more involved and enthusiastic about their tasks. However, if they feel their work is not recognized, they might start doing only the basics. Employers see this as a drop in productivity, but employees feel it protects their well-being.
Some believe that quiet quitting leads to more balanced work culture. Employees perform their duties using only minimal effort. This might seem negative, but it can actually help prevent burnout. When boundaries are respected, people find it easier to enjoy their work and maintain high job satisfaction.
In the end, quiet quitting is about knowing your limits and protecting your mental health. It reminds employees to value their time and energy, leading to a more fulfilling life both at and outside of work.
Comprehension Questions Test your understanding:
D) Discussion:
1. Do you think quiet quitting is a good solution for people feeling burnt out? Why or why not?
2. What are some healthy ways to handle stress at work?
3. Should managers be responsible for employees’ job satisfaction? Why?”
4. How can employees improve their work-life balance without quiet quitting?”
5. Do you think quiet quitting will become more common? Why or why not?
6. What could a company do to prevent quiet quitting?”
7. Is quiet quitting the same as being lazy? Why or why not?”
E) Writing: You mut be logged in to write/comment
Write a short essay on the benefits and challenges of quiet quitting.
H) Research:
Objective: Practice research skills by finding real-world and practical information on work environments.
Task: Find an article or video about a company with high employee satisfaction. Be prepared to share why the employees are happy and if quiet quitting might happen there.
