I experienced 'quiet cracking' 15 years ago, before it was a buzzword. It's extremely self-destructive behavior

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I experienced 'quiet cracking' 15 years ago, before it was a buzzword. It's extremely self-destructive behavior

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Fifteen years ago, Kevin Ford was stuck in an unhappy job. He now identifies with the "quiet cracking" trend.
Kevin Ford
"Quiet cracking" refers to dissatisfied workers who struggle in silence, feeling that they can't leave their current role.
While the term is new, Kevin Ford said that…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-08-16 09:59:01.