Quiet quitting isn’t rebellion. It’s resentment in disguise.
And for high achievers, it’s not even quitting, it’s quiet cracking.
In this episode of Corporate F*ckery I break down the myths around “quiet quitting” and explore why so many powerhouse women find themselves stuck in the silent struggle of “quiet cracking.” From the toll on your mental load and nervous system, to the ripple effect on your reputation, team, and culture, we’re unpacking what’s really going on beneath the buzzwords.
You’ll hear real stories (including my own), hard truths from a recent Business Insider article, and the five powerful questions you can ask yourself to navigate whether it’s time to shift perspective, change roles, or upgrade your nervous system for lasting peace.
Because the truth is: quiet quitting and quiet cracking aren’t failures. They’re signals. And they may just mean you’re ready for more alignment than ever before.
Why quiet quitting isn’t a boundary, it’s camouflage.
The rise of “quiet cracking” and what 95% of surveyed workers admitted to experiencing.
The hidden cost of survival mode: guilt, resentment, and nervous system collapse.
How quiet quitting shows up at every level, from ICs to CEOs.
The ripple effect: what your disengagement does to reputation, trust, and culture.
Five powerful questions to help you evaluate where you are and what you really need.
A simple micro-tool to shift your nervous system out of survival mode today.
Identity check: Has my job become such a core part of my identity that it feels like losing myself to even imagine shifting it?
Alignment check: Does this role still serve me or am I clinging to it because change feels too scary?
Capacity check: Have I felt this way before? What would upgrading my nervous system make possible?
Mental load check: How much energy am I spending managing guilt, resentment, or “whack-a-mole” emotions compared to the actual work?
Future vision check: If nothing changes in the next 6-12 months, how will that impact my peace, relationships, and goals?
📊 Business Insider article on quiet cracking: “Fatigue, flashbacks, and crying on commutes: 5 workers describe what 'quiet cracking' looks like”
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