Involves viral resignations via videos, emails, or dramatic walkouts to protest unfair treatment, low pay, or toxic leadership.
Fueled by boss tyranny, humiliation, salary dissatisfaction; most suppress urges, but some act for message-sending impact.
Risks career damage but highlights workplace anger; reflects post-pandemic burnout, with 42% affected per surveys.
Quitting their job in a dramatic fashion is the new way for some employees to express their discontent. Between viral videos, scathing emails, and spectacular departures, "revenge quitting" reflects a deep anger against the world of work.
Many of us have experienced the anger of unfair treatment at work and sometimes even the sudden urge to quit altogether. Tyrannical bosses, humiliating remarks, or paltry salaries can fuel these impulsive reactions.
But while most employees swallow their anger and return to their jobs, some decide to leave in a way that sends a clear message to their employer. Welcome to the world of "revenge quitting."
