I agree that your definition would be more intuitive, but I think that ship has sailed. It seems to be almost universally used to mean "performing the required duties of your role, and no more"
I think it's an indication of a totally dysfunctional work culture that "not doing extra" can be synonymous with "not working at all"
The fact that the author claims to have given "200% of [their] energy" to their job "throughout their career" is, to me, depressing rather than admirable
It also reeks of the typical productivity theatre I see in my parents generation. Highly visible self-sacrifice, everything for work.
But putting in 80 hours a week, going to work even when sick, neglecting rest and family, all these things reduce overall work output, often sharply. Especially when it's just performative, but even when it's honest.
I find it very similar to the mentality induced by rating systems, where 5 stars is 5 stars and 4 stars is 1 star. I remember a discussion about that some time ago here but haven’t been able to find it again.
I think it's an indication of a totally dysfunctional work culture that "not doing extra" can be synonymous with "not working at all"
The fact that the author claims to have given "200% of [their] energy" to their job "throughout their career" is, to me, depressing rather than admirable