30 People Who Quit Their Jobs Share The Reasons That Finally Made Them Do It
The bosses had it coming.
The labor market is changing, and it's never going back to the way it was. During the pandemic, a record number of workers left their jobs, and an increasing number of people spoke up about their toxic workplaces and went public with their resignations.
On social media, resignation notices and anecdotes began to circulate, prompting a wave of others to wonder if they are truly satisfied with their current positions. Following this trend, Twitter user Alissa May Atkinson from Brooklyn, NY, posted a story of how, “One time I was moving really heavy patio furniture for a restaurant job that paid me $2.63/hr, and my coworker said, '**** this,' walked away, and neither I nor anyone I knew saw her again.”
The tweet garnered 203K likes and inspired many people on the platform to share their stories. The thread quickly grew into a humorous compilation of true-to-life and unedited accounts of people who had had enough and quit their jobs for good.
We have selected 30 of the best stories, and we know you are going to like them. What's more, we hope you will find them insightful and that they will highlight some red flags that are clear messages indicating you should walk away from your job and never look back.
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.
14. Such a liberating experience
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_
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
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.
