30 People Who Quit Their Jobs Share The Reasons That Finally Made Them Do It
The bosses had it coming.
Thirty people, one common breaking point, and a lot of very relatable frustration. This Twitter thread took off after one worker described a coworker walking off a restaurant job that paid $2.63 an hour, and the replies quickly turned into a catalog of the last straw moments that pushed people to quit.
Some of the stories are funny, some are infuriating, and a few are just plain unbelievable. Together, they paint a picture of jobs where the pay, the treatment, or the sheer nonsense finally became too much to ignore.
Here are 30 of the most memorable responses, and the reasons people decided they were done.
A Twitter user shared her story that started the thread:
@alissamaynot1. So long and thanks for all the fish
imawhateverr2. That's the type...
joqatana
3. Good luck with that maintenance now...
Sunshine6366
4. Work, don't eat...
KimberleeMeier
5. Never look back...
yennabenna
6. Fired via voicemail while working. So everyone quits.
bananafish1979
7. You don't need contacts to see that the job is lousy.
JamesJimmmy69
8. How can you owe more than what you're paid?
TexasRickPowell
9. I don't care if you are mugged - you can’t be wrinkled.
mar31sept4
10. "Good for you, girl."
harpybones
11. Just left.
michaeldailey
12. That's the ideology... Jesus also worked for free.
TheReBootSystem
13. Bible quotes don't pay the rent.
LadiKingElle
It's all too easy to get caught up in the midst of a problem, develop tunnel vision, and then simply quit without considering the implications. Take a step back and try to look at your entire situation objectively before quitting your job.
Think about what you're going to say before you say it. You want to ensure your ego isn't getting in the way.
It’s like canceling a last-minute vacation due to a work emergency, leaving friends stuck with your costs.
14. Such a liberating experience
That was apparently the moment the job stopped being worth it.
15. True heroes always tell the truth.
Terriblerevor
16. Climb the wall, just like in prison.
andyl2202
17. No use begging now...
this_that_girl_
Some of these exits were clearly overdue.
18. Two-minute notice. Sweet...
DougFtime
19. And you manager people are good at nothing...
lyricysm
20. Just read it; don't need it.
jsmashmore
21. Better Afghanistan than AT&T.
MarkLinLA
22. Looking out the window is forbidden. Might give you ideas...
_sureimsure
By this point, the thread had fully turned into a parade of last straws.
23. Young and smart.
Mosatch8
24. Carnival rides.
Angus_tino
25. Smoothie giveaway.
ChrisParry
26. Foot through the door.
Medievalnicbean
27. Don't want to work anymore.
LennyfromtheD
28. So, that's why FedEx is always late...
thedreamisee
29. You need to be a really quick learner.
toshinoristush
30. Ice cream bar as a bonus.
TheNextDanUp
Before quitting your job, think carefully. Will you truly be pleased with all the implications for the next few days, weeks, and months if you leave your work right now?
Or will you regret it? Is it even possible for you to quit your job?
How will it look on your resume? When we're upset or frustrated, we can't think clearly, so you'll need to wait until those feelings have passed before you can examine your situation objectively.
But on the other hand, leaving bosses with their jaws wide open feels so good.
Some jobs really do push people to the edge.
For another family showdown, read about someone refusing to move with her family despite their insistence.
