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THE METRO - Comments needed from career experts on 'loud quitting'

ended 13. January 2023

The Metro is looking for career experts to give comments on 'loud quitting' - in other words, making it clear you're looking elsewhere as a negotiation tool (without getting let go!), possible offers of pay increase/promotion, and then ultimately if you do leave, being able to tell those higher up why you were dissatisfied in the hope it benefits remaining colleagues.

With lots of people looking for jobs this January we are likely to come across it more. The journalist is keen to hear from experts on what it is, how to do it properly and how it can be a positive.

Tight deadline on this one, if you can get your comments over asap.

 

3 responses from the Newspage community

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Eleanor Tweddell
Founder at Another Door
In today's job market, with career options being wider, trust is the prized asset. It has always been that you can threaten to leave as part of trying to get what you want but what that means to both parties has shifted. Things now happen quicker, as a manager you can see that the person isn't bluffing, as the employee you can believe you can genuinely find a new opportunity. So it comes down to trust and creating a healthy conversation. If your manager feels like you are being transparent, you are putting your points across well then they will try to find a way to resolve them. You will both get the best possible outcome, which might not be the outcome you both wanted, but it means it was the best scenario. If there is a lack of trust, if negotations are shrouded in threat then maybe neither party will win.
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Nicky Acuna Ocana
Managing Director at Ambition
I would always recommend having a conversation with your manager if you are unhappy about your pay, current role or conditions in the workplace rather than making ‘loud quitting’ your first choice. This will ensure you maintain your professionalism and shows that you take your career seriously. If your manager doesn’t action your requests or concerns in the workplace, then clearly it is time to move on and find an opportunity that is aligned to your career and salary expectations. Culture is more often the reason why people move, not salary. Find a place of work that encourages open communication and rewards people for their achievements.
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Ben Schwencke
Business Psychologist at AssessmentDay
In the age of remote working, loud quitting may have to become even more overt. For example, leaving open a job advert when sharing your screen with your manager. Or wearing a tie on an internal Teams call. Especially if you normally wear a t-shirt, that’s sure to get your manager thinking. For managers, they want to curtail any overt signs of loud quitting as soon as possible, perhaps by giving the employee a chance to discuss their intentions privately. If the signs are obvious to other employees, the insidious thoughts of leaving or pressing for a pay rise can quickly spread.