In the past year, movements like “the Great Resignation,” “quiet quitting” and “bai lan” have become hot topics, prompting many employees to reexamine what work means to them.
More of such conversations have been taking place on Reddit, according to statistics from the social news aggregator.
The top trending keywords among work-related subreddits or communities in 2022 include “antiwork,” “act your wage” and “quiet quitting,” Reddit told CNBC Make It.
“Antiwork” — a term that loosely refers to those who “want to get the most out of a work-free life” and are “curious about ending work” — saw a 104% year-on-year increase from September 2021.
“Act your wage” — like quiet quitting, it’s a call for workers not to go above and beyond for their jobs — saw a 95% year-on-year increase in the same period.
The reality is that the general sense of dissatisfaction by employees in the work world is heightened, and employees are looking for a way to get their grievances and concerns aired – whether or not management is checking for feedback.Natalie BaumgartnerWorkplace psychologist
“Redditors” submit posts about work attitudes and experiences on work-related communities, asking for or giving general life and career advice.
“These communities are similar in their pursuit of unique approaches to uncovering, understanding and managing workplace happiness,” said Rob Gaige, Reddit’s head of “global insights.”
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