In today’s fast-paced world, quitting a job isn’t as scary as it once was. People have prioritized mental health over everything else, so a distracting, unfulfilling workplace is sure to get the shaft sometimes. But there are people who quit their jobs in quite a fashionable way, which would differ from others who have dragged on to it till the end of their days. This separates them from the mundane- and deserves recognition on social media.
Here are 15 People Who Quit Their Job On The Spot- And We Applaud Them!
1. Too Much Cream
If you are offering bonuses to your employees, ice cream shouldn’t be it.
2. Paying Attention
Sometimes you work at Old Time Pottery as a cashier- and sometimes, they treat you like an army cadet.
3. Valentine’s Day Bonanza
What’s worse than breaking up on V-Day? Getting fired on said day. Through Voicemail.
4. Respect The Hustle!
If you are punished for the sins of others, just leave. You are better than that. Especially if you are the only maintenance guy.
5. Religion Doesn’t Get You Food
Why even bother trying to tip in the first place?
6. Office Swindlers
“After working my ass off during the pandemic and being promised an additional bonus, I received a ‘low performance’ review conveniently timed a day before my bonus was to be paid. The low-performance feedback canceled my bonus.
Given all the other [expletive] I was putting up with, I broke and quit. I had a nice month off, and my new job pays significantly more. Never work for people that don’t appreciate you; there are always others that will.”
7. And They Said, “Don’t Aim For The Stars!”
“At 17, I was a young line cook at an upscale Italian restaurant. I was picking everything up so quickly I knew all the stations on the line within 10 months of hiring. I was getting minimum wage (at the time $7.25/hr) and asked for a $1/hr raise to reflect my diverse capabilities. Got denied and asked the chef when I could get it then. She said, ‘You’re too young for a raise, just be happy with minimum wage.’
In response I said I may have to start looking elsewhere for a job who’ll pay me what I’m worth. She then said, “Don’t you know how expendable cooks are? If you leave I can replace you on the spot”. So I did. A Sunday evening dinner service, very busy, at the height of the night I and my friend who I got hired took off our aprons and walked off the line towards the front door. He came with me in solidarity, plus I was his ride home. Felt good for a day or two, but I’ve never quit that way ever since. Been in the service industry for 23 years now.”
8. Miser Employer
“I was hired to do payroll and accounts at a small welding/engineering firm. Entering the timesheets and checking them against rosters and I realized that the tight-arse owner had been shorting employees almost three hours each week by not paying them for toolbox talks and all that stuff. Printed the proof, told the boys in the workshop, and walked straight out. Emailed the resignation from my car.”
9. Horrible Boss (3)
“I was 16 working part-time on an island in Greece and a guy walked in with a knife and demanded to give him the money from the register. I obviously did it and immediately called my boss. He told me that I was a [coward] and should have stood up for myself so I just left without even replying.”
10. A Boss In Name
“My older boss didn’t understand how an Excel spreadsheet worked. Fresh out of graduate school, I did some calculations for him as he requested, printed them out, and he proceeded to freak out on me because I didn’t do them by hand. Yelling, he berated me in front of everyone in the office, took my water glass, and threw it against a wall, breaking it to pieces. Then, a coworker looked over my work and said everything was done correctly. I applied for a new job after work that day where I’ve worked for over seven years now. I can deal with lots of garbage but I’m not dealing with a boss that has the emotional capacity of a two-year-old.”
11. You Can Die, But You Can Never Leave
Sometimes, your work comes before your father’s demise. That’s what they think, anyway. Also, be sure to check the full picture to see the boss’ arrogant reply.
12. A Whisky SOUR
If the demand is more than the supply, maybe don’t get rid of your employees.
13. They Just Don’t Like Rewarding People
If you have achieved the desired performance and still never get the benefit, they are the ones losing out, not you.
14. Assault Is Fine- But Can You Work?
To some employers, missing out on a day’s work is worse than being assaulted in your home.
15. Your Own Mental Well-Being Matters
Don’t let bullish managers drag you around.
So, do you have your story of quitting a job on the spot? Tell us in the comments below!
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Sources
- “30 People Who Quit Their Job On The Spot Reveal What Did It For Them.” Bored Panda. Liucija Adomaite and Justinas Keturka. 2022
- “Workers Share Stories Of Quitting Their Jobs On The Spot.” Diply. Kasia Mikolajczak. April 7, 2022.
- “People Share Stories Of How They Quit On The Spot.” That Viral feed. Annie N. October 24, 2021.
