‘QUIET quitting’ has been hitting the headlines with over eight million views on TikTok and counting.
The social media megatrend doesn’t refer to workers actually quitting their jobs, but quitting the idea of feeling pressured to put work first before your family or social life.
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Now a global phenomenon, experts believe Quiet Quitting emanated from the now-banned Chinese social media tag “#TangPing”.
Translating to “lying flat”, it encouraged millions of young employees do only the bare minimum at work – and left firms feeling seriously threatened.
The trend has taken off in the UK too with a recent report from global research giant Gallup revealing that just nine per cent of UK workers feel enthused about their job.
But with a HuffPost study showing we’ll spend an average of 13 years and two months of our lives at work, it makes sense to search out a job where rather than Quiet Quitting, you want to be loud and proud about what you do.
Here are the top six Sun Job tips for finding a role you want to shout about.
- Life your best work/life: Your career and your lifestyle are interlinked and one will always impact the other. To find a job you adore, think of the lifestyle you want first then assess which roles will support that Career v Lifestyle balance.
- Does the job reflect who you are? Does it fit with your values and passions? Will it inspire you? Is there room for you to grow personally and professionally? Can you help others or champion a cause you care about?
- Could you be an ambassador for the company? If you are already a customer or talk about the firm’s products or services without being asked, it could be the company for you.
- What will the company give back? Work is a two-way relationship. Look at the whole package from pay and perks to wellbeing and any freebies.
- Say “I work for XXX”: How does it feel when you consider yourself as their employee. Are you proud to be part of the organisation or would you want to hide where you work?
- Where will you work? In the office, store or factor? WFH? Hybrid or digital nomad? Consider where – and when – you want to work to get you best work-life balance.
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Here are our Sun Jobs top three picks for jobs you’ll never want to quit.
Ecommerce Trading Assistant, Boohoo.Com
Love to shop and know what looks good? Then this is the job for you.
The Job: As an Ecommerce Trading Assistant you’ll help manage trading on site, present products to create a stunning ‘shop window’ and optimise user journeys on the site.
What You’ll Do: It’s your chance to come up with dozens of new and innovative ideas. You’ll use personalisation software to test new ways of executing promotions and show different content to different customer groups.
You’ll Need: If you’re excited by all things ecommerce, passionate about being an ambassador for the brand and have great analytical skills, the job is your perfect match. Oh, and you’ll get a whopping 40 per cent off all Boohoo brands too.
Apply Now: Find out more about the Ecommerce Trading Assistant job or browse all roles at Boohoo.com.
PR Assistant, Campaigns team, International Consumer PR, Amazon UK Services Ltd.
Make your mark on the biggest retail brand on the planet!
The Job: Amazon needs a driven, creative, and highly-organised Public Relations Assistant to join its international consumer PR campaigns team. You’ll support across all functions including campaign planning, coordination and delivery of flagship international PR campaigns.
What You’ll Do: You’ll help raise the creative bar by delivering best-in-class campaign work which can be rolled out across multiple locations.
You’ll Need: You’ll need an understanding of traditional and social media landscapes, an awareness of culture and cultural differences plus how trends shape the world around us. Perks include a ten per cent staff discount.
Apply Now: Discover the full Public Relations Assistant job spec or check out more roles at Amazon.
Contact Centre Customer Service Advisor, Sky
Help others through the cost of living crisis and help yourself with a free Sky TV package.
The Job: Sky has open opportunities for full-time Contact Centre Customer Service Advisors at its Leeds contact centre.
What You’ll Do: Take inbound calls from customers who might have technical queries or want to talk about their package – your advice will make a big difference.
You’ll Need: Brilliant listening skills, a passion for problem solving and an ability to empathise and understand customer needs are essential for this job.
Apply Now: More on the Contact Centre Customer Service Advisor job is available, as are lots more openings at Sky.
That’s just for starters! Discover thousands of fantastic open roles all across the UK on The Sun Job Board
