What if Soldiers Acted Their “Wage?”

Imagine privates first class telling platoon sergeants that preparing for and going to Soldier of the Month boards aren’t tasks the Army pays them for. What if newly-minted lieutenants claimed going to a non-duty hour leaders’ social event is not a paid-for responsibility?

The term “quiet quitting” is taking the social media world by storm. Like many social media phenomena, the practice has a real-world impact. To many, “quiet quitting” or “acting your wage” is just doing what employers compensate you for. However, the business world has already responded with leaders for and against this practice.