resenteeism

Unlike quiet quitting, it's when a worker doesn't like his or her job but is reluctant to quit, it breeds "resenteeism".

Historical perspective: As of 2025, companies were hiring at a slower rate than at any point since 2013. There were nearly 7 million people unemployed and finding it difficult to get interviews, let alone a job. Almost 2 in 3 workers reported feeling stuck in their current role, with those in tech and advertising feeling especially resentful.