“Quiet quitting” has been painted as the latest workplace rebellion—employees doing the bare minimum to push back against hustle culture. But what if, for some, it’s not about disengagement at all? What if it’s a survival tactic?

In this solo episode, host Antoine Rivers takes a hard look at how the quiet quitting phenomenon plays out for individuals navigating life after incarceration. Drawing on personal insights and stories from Conviction Fiction guests, Antoine explores:

• Why quiet quitting can be a form of self-protection for returning citizens

• The invisible barriers and systemic biases that make full engagement risky

• Real-life scenarios where trauma, stigma, and fear reshape workplace behavior

• How employers and communities can replace quiet quitting with quiet thriving

This episode challenges everything you thought you knew about work ethic, career reintegration, and second chances—and offers a path forward that fosters dignity, trust, and true opportunity.

🎧 Listen now to hear the untold side of quiet quitting—and why it’s time to rethink the conversation.

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