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It’s time to quit quitting on the quiet quitters
The “quiet quitting” trend gained attention because one quiet quitter wasn’t so quiet about it. Quiet quitting gained notoriety on TikTok in a July video by engineer Zaid Khan (@zkchillin), followed by an August Wall Street Journal article about it.
Though definitions vary, quiet quitting is the deliberate withholding by an employee of their full potential effort at work.
In the wake of quiet quitting, the phrase “quiet firing” emerged — the deliberate withholding by employers of raises, promotions, development, and leadership opportunities.
Of course, neither of these approaches to the employee-employer relationship is new.
Help My Career: Thinking about quiet quitting? You’re not alone. Quiet quitters make up half of the U.S. workforce, poll shows.
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ trailer promises visually stunning devastation in first German-language adaptation
Germany’s entry for the 2023 Academy Awards, All Quiet on the Western Front, promises a visually stunning, gripping tale of loss and war. Adapted from Erich Maria Remarque’s best-selling novel — the first time it’s been filmed in the source text’s original language — the film follows a group of young soldiers on the Western Front throughout World War I. Daniel Brühl, aka Marvel’s Baron Zemo, appears as one of the diplomats negotiating Germany’s eventual surrender.
Set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 12, Edward Berger’s anticipated feature promises a gut-wrenching, enigmatic, and tear-inducing whirlwind.
All Quiet on the Western Front releases across select theaters on Oct. 14, and streams on Netflix Oct. 28.
Sister babysitting twins, 8, killed in Tallaght ‘attack’ was ‘quiet, beautiful’ girl
Three-bed home goes on sale for almost £2m in quiet town – the views will blow you away
A CLIFF-top home with dramatic sea views has gone on the market for a whopping £1.95 million.
Compass Point overlooks St Austell Bay, Cornwall, and comes complete with an “infinity terrace” which will make prospective owners fell like they are stood on the edge of the world.
Compass Point overlooks St Austell Bay, Cornwall[/caption]
Each of the three rooms has access to the stunning views[/caption]
Each of the three double bedrooms give access to the stunning views and are fitted out with en suite bathrooms.
They also open out onto a full-length balcony to allow occupants to take in the panorama more easily.
The sleek 2,599 square foot property sits on the outskirts of the fishing village of Mevagissey and is perched on the cliffs 100 feet above sea level.
The terrace is twinned with a second terrace on the upper levels of the home, which features a glazed dining pod and wooden summer house.
The luxury pad is within walking distance of picturesque Portmellon beach if the owners fancy a dip in the sea or a sailing trip.
However, on lazier days the light and airy living area is perfect for chilling out and admiring the view through floor to ceiling windows.
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Martyn Rohrs from Rohrs and Rowe, the agent listing the property, said: “The clifftop setting is simply breathtaking and the sea views are truly world class.
“It’s like you’re standing on the edge of the world or the other thing I would describe it feels like is being on the bow of a large ship – it’s incredible.”
The home was built in 2014 and has served as the current owner’s main home until now.
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However, the agent suggests that it would also make a “spectacular” second home due to tiny upkeep costs.
He added that it could also make a tidy profit on the holiday rental market, suggesting a figure upwards of £100,000 per year.
The open plan living area is complete with floor to ceiling windows[/caption]
The luxury pad is perched 100 feet above the sea on the cliffs near Mevagissey[/caption]
‘Quiet quitting’ has nothing to do with lazy employees. It’s about rejecting broken work culture
‘Lovely’ lady, 71, knifed to death, after ‘asking neighbour to turn music down’ in quiet village
A WOMAN was found knifed to death in her home after allegedly asking a neighbour to turn down his music.
Wendy Buckney-Morgan, 71, was attacked in the quiet village of Clydach near Swansea.
Wendy Buckney-Morgan, 71, was found by police at around 8.20am in the countryside village[/caption]
The mum was stabbed to death in broad daylight[/caption]
Emergency services rushed to save her life about 8:20am on Tuesday morning but she could not be saved.
Wendy, who founded a popular riding school, was well-liked locally and had many friends in the area.
One villager told The Times: “Wendy was a very popular member of the local community, she comes from a big family and is very well-known.
“We have heard that she was stabbed to death after she asked them to turn his music down. It’s absolutely shocking.”
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One neighbour said the community was still coming to grips with the loss.
They said: “She always seemed like a lovely lady and we can’t believe this has happened here. It is just so shocking.”
Conservative councillor Brigitte Rowlands said: “Everybody is really saddened by what has happened.
“It is an awful feeling that this could happen in such a pleasant village.
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“We will have to wait and see what the investigation brings.”
Wendy founded the Penyfedw Riding Centre kept horses with stables around three miles away from her home.
South Wales Police said a 55-year-old man was being held on suspicion of murder.
A spokeswoman said: “South Wales Police have commenced a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a 71-year-old woman in a property in Clydach just after 8.20am.
“A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody”.
Acting Detective Superintendent Mark Lewis said: “Clearly, this incident will cause shock to the close knit community of Clydach.
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“I want to assure the community that an early arrest has been made and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
“There will continue to be an active police presence in the area as we progress our enquiries and seek to reassure the community.”