I was overworked, underpaid, and miserable at my last job, so I 'quiet quit' my new job. I refuse to be taken advantage of again.

Wed, 07/26/2023 - 05:00

Back view of calm millennial girl sit at desk work at laptop have break stretching in chair at workplace, young woman employee distracted from computer job relax rest in modern office. — I was constantly working overtime at my last job, which was so taxing to my mental health.
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This 26-year-old account executive loves their new job.
Still, they refuse to take on additional responsibilities unless well compensated.
Quiet quitting is about setting hard boundaries, they said.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a 26-year-old account executive based in Minnesota. They've asked to remain anonymous for professional reasons, but Insider has verified their identity and employment with documentation. It's been edited for length and clarity.