The workplace has been changing more quickly than in the past. Every year, new trends emerge that transform the way we work, from AI collaborations to the change in remote work. However, 2025 just gave us a spicy one: “Loud Leaving.”

You heard correctly.

“Loud Leaving”: What is it?
Loud leaving is when workers leave the office in a noticeable and noisy manner at the end of the day, as opposed to quiet quitting, which involves employees setting boundaries in silence and taking the bare minimum steps to preserve their mental health. In essence, it’s stating, “I’m proud to be off the clock.”

It has nothing to do with laziness or disinterest. It’s about combating the hustle culture that elevates working overtime as a badge of honor and normalizing work-life balance.

How It Began
Leaders and managers in multinational corporations started the trend by leaving on time, clearly packing their bags, bidding farewell, and turning off their computers. The objective? to demonstrate to their staff that having a life outside of work is acceptable. Using the hashtags #LoudLeaving and #WorkLifeBalance, it quickly gained popularity on LinkedIn and TikTok.

Why Gen Z Values Balance Is Trending: We’re not here to make burnout seem glamorous. Younger millennials and Gen Z place a higher value on flexible work schedules, creative freedom, and mental health.

Burnout Is Real: Since the pandemic, more workers have spoken out about their mental and digital exhaustion.

Culture Shift: Businesses are now realizing that contented workers produce better work.

How to Say “Bye team, I’m logging off!” in Real Life with assurance.

putting “Offline” or “Done for the day” as the status in Slack or Teams.

Leaders are modeling behavior by doing the same.

It all comes down to setting guilt-free, healthy boundaries.

The Effect on Workplace Culture Loud leaving has sparked discussions about:

Observing after-hours time

Steer clear of toxic productivity

Establishing an environment at work where relaxation is just as important as output

Concluding remarks
Loudly leaving is a power move in a world where your phone is constantly buzzing and your email never stops. It communicates to your team that “I work hard and I rest harder.”

So next time 6 PM hits, grab your keys, log off, and say it loud:
“I’m out. See y’all tomorrow!”