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50 Times Workers Walked Out And Burned Every Bridge With Petty Elegance (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
Entering the job market can be daunting. And you probably don’t want to give up your current employment unless you’re absolutely sure that you can’t take it anymore. But if you’ve been suffering for years, feeling overworked and undervalued, there’s nothing wrong with burning some bridges on your way out…
Bored Panda has searched far and wide and found some of the most brilliant and petty ways employees have decided to say “sayonara” to their former workplaces. From leaving passive aggressive notes to sharing sweet cakes with bitter messages, there’s no doubt that these employees were creative! Enjoy scrolling through these pics that might inspire you to quit soon, and keep reading to find conversations with Claire Wasserman, Founder and Author of Ladies Get Paid, and Danny Nelms, CEO of Work Institute.
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#1
Way To Go Out In Style. That's Fantastic
Alice Landers 12 months ago
Pastry chefs are so underappreciated! It's hard work !
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Beaker72 12 months ago
Not exactly "burning bridges". That's a very reasonable and professional resignation letter, even if it is a cake!
Sergio Bicerra 11 months ago
Yeah, but maybe they switched to free social media accounts instead of a monthly feed.
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To learn more about why so many employees are quitting nowadays, we reached out to a couple of experts on the topic: Claire Wasserman, Founder and Author of Ladies Get Paid, and Danny Nelms, CEO of Work Institute.
"Working with 50,000 women over the past decade, and coaching more than 6,000 job seekers, the trend I'm seeing for why people quit their jobs these days is mainly around underearning and underlearning," Claire shared with Bored Panda.
"There is a lack of growth, whether it's in their role or their paycheck (or both) and they believe they can find something better - or create it themselves! The other big reason is a lack of work-life balance, both in terms of hours and emotional toll, and they're simply not willing to sacrifice themselves in service of a job," she explained.
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#2
Never Told A Boss Off Like This. And It Felt Amazing
Norm Gilmore 12 months ago
How to go from one person quitting to two people quitting. I'd put money on the manager still not knowing where the problem lies...
Amy S 12 months ago
The boss 100% believes that people just don't want to work anymore
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Cpt. Christan "Panda Bombero" 12 months ago
Dear Boss, Will you please Sierra-Tango-Foxtrot-Uniform and Golf-Foxtrot-Yankee. Because I quit. Oh and I will be letting everyone know that you are the exact reason that I quit. You are a CWOHS as a manager and a person. Bye Felicia.
Riley Quinn 12 months ago
Where do bosses get off expecting other workers to come in and fill a vacancy? No! The boss's job is to ensure the company is fully staffed, not the employee's.
Sophia Athene 11 months ago (edited)
So many people are looking for seasonal work like this but can't get hired b/c the company wants to save money. The boss just had to look through applications submitted for seasonal work and boss' problem with Sarah is solved. I did seasonal work like this all the time to earn emergency funds on top of my day job. We're always out there and desperate.
Load More Replies... amber_cos12112 12 months ago
Deserved honestly, asking someone to come in after they got it off is kind of an a-hole move
Sven Horlemann 12 months ago
How can people that and clueless (and dumb I guess) be in management? I know they are, but...
Chucky Cheezburger 12 months ago
The "I'm not asking you, I'm telling you". Nah man, you can gargle my coin purse from the back while I walk out the door.
Lupita Nyong'heaux 12 months ago
not gargle the coin purse, from the back, no less...💀💀💀🤣😂🤣
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Fabulous chocolate cookie 12 months ago
I never understand how managers think they can pull these stunts when someone just left already! What do they expect?
#3
Quit My Job Last Night, It Was Nice To Be Home To Make The Kids Breakfast And Take Them To School Today! Off To Hunt For A New Opportunity, Wish Me Luck
Lucas Jackson 12 months ago
This is so satisfying watching the boss backpedal and being presented inferior.
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 12 months ago
And now they have to explain to their superiors why staff are quitting!
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Len Hill 12 months ago
What the hell is wrong with sitting while working? Are they insane? Results count, not so much how they were achieved, surely.
tee-lena 12 months ago
Not in the US, unfortunately. It's like bosses are allergic to chairs
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Asmodeus Hare 12 months ago
Not the one I worked. The items to be packed are on average (at least for me) 20 feet away from the packing station.
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Mel Colley 12 months ago
I this person has found another job already cause this was posted 2 yrs ago.
Riley Quinn 12 months ago
After too many years of working for ineffectual, incompetent bosses who were more concerned with rigid policies and covering their butts, I started my own businesses. And trust me, if I had been half as bad as my old bosses, my employees would've said something instead of staying with me for years.
MacintoshID 11 months ago
Smart idea to leave. If management can't see that the employee is much more productive in a sitting position, then they are clueless and will go under soon. Also by not "investigating" the event the lead got that reprimand thrown back in his face.
Kate Koppen 11 months ago
I don't understand the American obsession with not having your employees sit. In my country it is not only legal to sit e.g. at the cashier, the employer is _obligated_ to provide sitting options in jobs that require a lot of standing.
Oddly Me 11 months ago
From a pencil pushers aka accountant perspective, it is about the money. Not only do they not have to buy, and replace x amount of chairs/stools, you can fit more workers in area z if they are standing. That was basically what we seen/heard at my last job. Also when they chose the building, they took into account their production then, and projected production. Started out with only a day shift, now work two 9 hr shifts (there for 10 hrs, 1/2 hr lunch, two 15 minute breaks). Would probably do longer shifts, but computers /mechanical equipment need time to rest, and do updates.
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Amanda Reinstatler 11 months ago
I f*****g LOVE that moment when the employer finally relaizes that they need the employee waaaay more then the employee needs them - and the employee knows it too.
"The main reasons people quit jobs today often center around unmet preferences or expectations by the company," Danny added. Based on Work Institute research and trends, these include: Career Development (18%), Work-Life Balance (12%), Health & Family Concerns (13%) and Management Behavior (10%).
"Employees frequently cite limited growth opportunities and unclear career pathways as key drivers of dissatisfaction," the CEO explained. "The demand for flexibility and wellness support has risen, with employees leaving roles that fail to accommodate personal and professional balance."
#4
One Of My Co-Workers Quit Today. We Found This On His Desktop
ManuelQue 12 months ago
Unless the designer guy who quit made this undeleteable.
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M O'Connell 11 months ago
It's highlighted to indicate that "Renegotiate" is the default option.
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Caregiving responsibilities, mental health challenges, and a growing focus on well-being are also significant factors prompting turnover, Danny continued. "[And] ineffective leadership and lack of managerial support directly contribute to employee dissatisfaction."
The expert pointed out that it might surprise many readers to not see pay listed as a top reason. "But our research shows less than 10% of employees cite pay as the root cause," he noted. "Instead, pay concerns often signal deeper, unresolved issues within an organization’s culture, management practices, or opportunities for growth."
#5
Sign Posted At A Local Dollar General. Good For Them
Joanne Earle 11 months ago
Reminds me of Clerks. Someone should've put a 2nd one up that says, 'I assure you, we are NOT open'.
veirdbuttrue 11 months ago
Yeah that's what I always worry about too! what happens if they can't pay rent / a mortgage. Is your boss going to give you the good reference you need to secure a new and better job after you tell him or her to stick their jobs? I would love to stick it to my boss like some of these people have but I wouldn't have an actual income so ..........
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#6
I Encouraged My Cousin To Quit Her Job And She Finally Stood Up For Herself
SpiderWoman13 12 months ago
It's their condescending rhetoric that gets me...
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Dav Carro-Ripalda 12 months ago
Maybe YOUR family stuff can wait, because they cannot stand a minute with you, same as your employees. But MY family stuff is more important than your understanding of discipline. I am not quitting, you will have to fire me, so I can get unemployment benefits
Orysha 12 months ago (edited)
Sad she didn't answer : "Well I'm going to have a talk with YOUR family abour your priorities this Monday."
annavoig 12 months ago
My mother had a toxic boss who threatened to fire her if she didn't go to work on the day my brother had surgery. We needed the money so she didn't quit. She still regrets not being with my brother, despite being a minor procedure and him being with other family members. Family matters. Sometimes you just can't say no. Managers, bosses etc know it very well how much we depend on our jobs. So sad
Auntriarch 12 months ago
That's a horrible choice that she was forced to make, but if it was forced then it wasn't a choice. Glad your brother is ok. She's a good mother
Load More Replies... Fat Harry (Oi / You) 12 months ago
You know what my boss said when I said "I'm sorry to do this to you, but my step-daughter has discovered she's pregnant and needs me to take her to the doctor tomorrow"? He said "Go. As far as I'm concerned family comes first". He's a good boss. He understands give and take. That's why sometimes I finish stuff up over the weekend or in the evenings.
Cammy Mack 11 months ago
Employers really need to learn that when it comes to priorities in life, they are the bottom banana.
So what is the best way to go about quitting a job? "Relationships are everything," Claire shared. "So even if your job might not give you the consideration of a two-week grace period, you should extend the courtesy to them (or if you’ve been there a long time, give them more time. Though, be prepared that if you give too much notice, they may have you leave sooner than you were ready)."
"Document your work and create transition plans for ongoing projects, express gratitude for the opportunities and learning experiences so you can keep the door open for future professional connections," the expert says. "The only time maybe it’s okay to quit abruptly is if you’re in an unsafe situation."
#7
My Boss's Secretary Quit This Morning After Delivering Breakfast
BS Detector 12 months ago
This takes it the next level. They have to decide if they will eat something that someone has taken a bite out of.
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Geoffrey Scott 12 months ago (edited)
Daughter had a rare Saturday work day. She got a dozen donuts for her crew and, since she did not have child care available that day, took 4 yr old Ivan in with her. Put Ivan in a conference room, with the dozen donuts, and had to check on something for a few minutes. On her return, every donut looked like the ones in the photo. BTW, "The purple ones were very tasty". My nickname for my grandson now is Dunkin.
lwolf1952 12 months ago
I'd still eat one or two. Except for that red one, it looks like a shark took a bite.
WindySwede 12 months ago
Or that it may contain not so healthy red food dye.
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#8
A Co-Worker Posted Pictures Of Himself In Random Places When He Quit. This Is The Back Of A Clock, And He Quit 2 Years Ago
Sue User 12 months ago
I have a 25 yearold tickle me elmo with duracell batteries that still work ( its still in box and i only make him giggle about twice a year )
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pineapple87 12 months ago
Also, one colleague hid her business card in my phone case - took me almost a year to notice cause I just assumed it was one of my own.
pineapple87 12 months ago
One of my former colleagues hid her business cards all over the office when she left. I'm pretty sure they're still finding them even though they moved offices a year ago.
Danny also says that the best way to quit a job is thoughtfully and professionally, because how you leave can shape your future opportunities. He first recommends making sure that you give proper notice. "Two weeks is standard, but more notice may be appreciated for high-level or critical roles," the CEO explained. "Always review your employment contract for specific requirements."
Make sure that you also explain thoughtfully why you're leaving. "While you're not obligated to provide detailed reasons, a respectful and constructive explanation can leave a positive impression," Danny continued. And avoid burning bridges. "Express gratitude for the opportunities you had even if the experience wasn’t perfect. You never know when paths may cross again."
#9
My Buddy Quit His Job At The Gas Station
Finally, participate in your company's exit interview. "It is important for companies to better understand why employees quit and this information helps employers improve employee experience," Danny shared. "Quitting abruptly should be a last resort and reserved for situations where remaining in the role poses immediate harm to your health, safety, or well-being."
#10
Saw This. Made Me Laugh
Ozymandias 12 months ago
Sadly no, Apple doesn't do that with "I quit" messages (just tested it out). There's a button you can press by holding the send button and you can select what kind of effect it's gonna have on the receiver's end (you can send balloons, a heart balloon, lasers, spotlight, sparklers, fireworks, and confetti) hope this helps!
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I Got The Motivation To Finally Quit My Job. I May Not Have Health Insurance, But I Feel So Free
Louise Tatam 12 months ago
None of these bosses are saying PLEASE can you come in. It's just a demand. What happened to courtesy.
Iva Kazalova 12 months ago
I’m utterly appalled at the entitlement of some of these ‘managers’, is this type of attitude even legal? Shocking
Snazzy Smurf 12 months ago
Three people quit in less than 2 weeks. The manager should be next to go.
Next, we asked the experts what the most important things to consider before quitting a job are. "It takes on average six months to find a new job, so unless you have another one lined up, make sure you have all your safety nets in order: finances, relationships, and a roadmap for the job search, including your materials like resume and LinkedIn profile," Claire told Bored Panda.
#12
My Partner Got To Hand Their Notice In The Other Day. (Leaving Hospitality And Going To Work For An Ngo)
Claire also says it's crucial to at least have identified a direction based on your goals with an outline for how you will get there before saying goodbye to your job. "Make sure to break everything down into small steps though, otherwise it'll be a lot harder to follow through," she warns. "Looking for a job can become a full-time job, and if you're doing it while unemployed, you may start to feel the financial squeeze and get stressed. It's better to chip at it a little bit every day while you still have a job, for as long as you can."
#13
My Boss Volunteered Me For A Golf Event That I Hated Every Second Of, So I Gave Her A Golf Themed Resignation Letter
Maartje 12 months ago
Being volunteered is just - ugh. Up there with mandatory team building trips.
Anne Roberts 12 months ago
I always hated team building. So artificial . 🤮
Load More Replies... Riley Quinn 12 months ago
Your boss "volunteered" you at an event on your time??? Should've "accidently" smacked her in the back of the head with your "lousy" swing.
#14
I Hate Two Week Goodbyes
Kohl_Keene 12 months ago
Better not to give notice anyway. I gave the two week notice because I felt it was the right thing to do, even though it was a toxic work environment. After, said boss begged me to stay and when I refused he went around and talked badly about me to other Staff in front of my desk. I just walked out. Luckily I parlayed into a stable and professional career and never looked back
Scott Rackley 11 months ago
I worked at a place that would walk you out immediately. They wondered why no one gave two weeks anymore, I s**t you not.
Load More Replies... Danny also says it's best to reflect on these key factors before making any decisions: your reason for leaving, opportunities for resolution, your financial readiness, your future goals and your workplace relationships.
"Are you leaving to escape a problem or pursue a better opportunity? The latter tends to lead to more satisfaction long-term," he noted. "Have you tried addressing your concerns with your manager or HR? Sometimes, changes can be made to improve your situation."
#15
Finished Working My Last Shift Today
"Ensure you have a safety net or a solid plan in place, especially if you don’t have another job lined up," Danny continued. And when it comes to your future goals, will leaving this job bring you closer to your career aspirations? "Be intentional about your next steps," the expert says. "[Finally], consider the professional relationships you’ve built and how they might support or influence your next chapter."
#16
Throwback 2018- When I Quit My Job Of 8 Years By Leaving This On My Boss's Desk
Regina Holt 12 months ago
Oh, I love this. But of course the boss would most likely be too obtuse to understand this.
Ansi 11 months ago
Yeah, why does this worker leave a book they read about their NEXT boss? 🤔 Oh well, if the new boss is that terrible they can always come back. 🤷 (<-- probably said by the boss getting this)
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#17
My “Going Away” Cake From My Last Day At Work At An It Company
Amity 12 months ago
I wanted to tell a joke about windows, but I didn’t want to get too pane-ful
Warren Peece 12 months ago
It is called Windows because when you use it, you are tempted to jump out a window.
ManuelQue 12 months ago
Or throw the machine out the windows. Pro tip: Open the window first.
Load More Replies... When it comes to finding a new position, Claire shared three areas that she believes are critical to consider when job searching. "Know yourself: what lights you up, the problems you like to solve, the strengths you use when solving them, and the environments in which you thrive," the expert says.
"Create a filter: so you know what opportunities to look for and which ones to pass on, identify your values, your goals for the next 3-5 years, and any dealbreakers," Claire continued. "[And] understand the market: What companies and roles are out there that are a good fit, are they in a growing industry? What kind of compensation can you expect?"
#18
Put In My 2 Week Notice Today
#19
All Burger King Workers Quit This Location Because Of Low Wages. Good For Them! Bk In Alabama
This was from a friend who lived in Alabama. I blurred out the city name for what I thought may be safety reasons. The staff all quit this locations because of sh*t working conditions and bad pay.
Uncle Schmickle 12 months ago
Good for them. If this happened more often, it would improve the lives of the workers. Remember Gandhi and " civil disobedience, but no violence ".
Renee H. 12 months ago
I worked briefly at a Burger King when I was younger and hated every minute of that place. When I quit they acted as if " how dare you quit on us" btw I quit because I became a Registered Nurse. Hmmmm... let me think Burger King or being an RN which i had to go to college to become. No contest BK !
Stan Chung 11 months ago
This king turned out to be a tyrant. The clown joint people must be smirking just a bit.
Russell Tilling 12 months ago
It's a shame all the future employees of BK don't know about these incidents.
Danny also says it's important to consider company culture, opportunities for growth, work-life balance, management quality and mission and vision alignment before taking a new job. "Look for a workplace where employees feel respected, valued, and supported," he shared. "Employee reviews and asking questions during interviews can give insight."
#20
I Quit My Life-Sucking Job Today
Michael Largey 12 months ago (edited)
How to make a spectacle of yourself as you exit. See ya!
"Seek employers who invest in professional development and career progression," he continued. "Explore policies on flexibility, remote work, or wellness initiatives to ensure alignment with your priorities."
"A great manager can make or break your experience. Try to gauge the leadership style of your potential boss during the interview process," Danny added. "Choose a company whose values resonate with your own for a more fulfilling experience."
#21
I Quit My Corporate Job To Open My Own Bakery! I Brought These Cookies In On My Last Day
JB 12 months ago
Is the bakery in your small hometown where you recently reconnected with the guy you were too shy to ask out in high school as you saved the town gazebo together and learned the real meaning of Christmas?
Michael Largey 12 months ago
"Sorry for leaving you short-handed, boss, but that's the way the cookie crumbles!"
#22
Finally Did It
Uncle Schmickle 12 months ago
A lot of these " write - ups " are simply incompetent managers making excuses. Has anyone heard of the " Peter Principle " ? Look it up, as it explains how some of these losers get to their positions of authority.
axle f 12 months ago
...also, a shocking number of companies don't invest in training any more
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Paul Collucci 12 months ago
Had a supervisor threaten me with a write up, looked at him, then brought him a dictionary and a pen ... Just for note, 19 yrs his senior, mil vet when he was still crapping his diaper ... I got a bad attitude. 🤣
kuma 11 months ago
What is this "written up" stuff Americans always complain about, seems more like some kind of corporate bullying. No where else in the world would they put up with this c**p, but then I guess if we quit we won't lost our universal healthcare or "PTO"....
kuma 11 months ago
I like how stars were automatically placed in c**p, makes me want to see what cuss words would be deemed acceptable...
Load More Replies... Finally, Claire says, "There's always a sacrifice to every choice we make. What's critical is to get clear on your goals and values for this season of your life (which I define in 3-5 year chunks), and find an opportunity that is aligned."
"Look at this like building a house, brick by brick - we may not know what the house will end up looking like, but for every step you take, you're growing in some way," she explained. "Experience, expertise; more money, more autonomy; less stress."
#23
I Left My Job Of 2 Years To Go Do My Masters And Wanted To Bake Them A Cake To Say Thank You
Michael Largey 12 months ago
When I retired from teaching math, they hired three math teachers. I presume it was one to replace me and two for damage control.
Sven Horlemann 12 months ago
I once had a job as assistent to the boss. First year all was great. In the second nothing I did was good enough. When I left, they hired 3 full time employees to do what I had covered. I still consider this a compliment.
Load More Replies... Kelly Scott 12 months ago
When I had to quit Kinko's in San Jose, I was doing payroll, bookkeeping, bank deposits, inventory, and processing new employees, and when I had time, I was helping out on the counter. All for $10/hr. The person who replaced me was so slow, all she did all day was the payroll and they paid her $12/hr. But honestly, I loved that job and would have stayed in it. I just got pushed out of the state by high rents (my rent went from $450/mo to $800/mo in just one raise).
Celtic Pirate Queen 11 months ago
That would be me. I kept taking on more & more (small) responsibilities: No one knew how to update the after hours greeting on our phone system, no one knew where I bought the toner from, no one knew how to REPLACE the toner, no one knew where we'd leased the printer from. No one knew how to refill the Pitney Bowes mailing machine. No one knew who our IT support was. I could go on and on. When I quit (without notice, because F*CK that guy) it resulted in chaos. Did they call me for answers? Why yes, yes they did. Did I answer a single phone call? Why, no. No, I did not.
"Try to look at your career holistically," Claire continued. "What's the life you want and how does your job fit into that? It's also okay for a job to just be a job. Sometimes we just need a paycheck and there's no shame in that! Nor is there any shame in asking for help; in fact, seeking outside perspective is critical to finding new ways to see the world and ourselves."
If you'd like to learn more about Ladies Get Paid, be sure to visit their website or check out Claire's free webinar on career clarity!
#24
“Thank You For Your Time”
#25
Quit My Night Shift Job Last Night
"One important takeaway is that quitting a job is a natural part of career progression, but how and why you leave matters," Danny shared with Bored Panda. "Employers also have a responsibility in this equation. Organizations that hold themselves accountable for being great places to work retain their best talent and reduce the need for employees to consider leaving in the first place."
"Job seekers should remember that you’re interviewing the company as much as they’re interviewing you," he added. "Aim for a role where you feel empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive."
And if you'd like to find out more about why employees are quitting, be sure to visit Work Institute!
#26
Considering Sending This Response
It's currently past 11 here. I've been so sick I've only gotten out of bed twice, not even well enough to go to the Walgreens across from my apartment to buy a COVID test. Since sending this, my manager has sent me the contact numbers of 3 staff who I know are as worn out of our manager as I am. I make minimum wage as a Senior Rep at GameStop.
Regina Holt 12 months ago
It's the manager's job to find coverage. Why do managers so often ask the employees to find coverage?
Don Adams 12 months ago
It is delegating and shedding responsibility. Let the sick guy find coverage, then blame him when everyone is overworked. When I became a manager I swore to never do that. And I didn't.
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Greenmantle 12 months ago
You guys need some decent industrial relations legislation, this is more than just sad, it's infuriating.
Renee H. 12 months ago
Something similar happened to me. My mom died unexpectly 4 days before Christmas in 2007 and being an RN I was scheduled that year to work on Christmas. I told my boss and she made me come on anyway. I didn't know at the time that many of my coworkers offered to cover my shift but my boss said no. I should have quit right then but nevertheless my colleagues stopped helping her fill shifts when we were understaffed.
#27
I Think Lena Quit Her Job Today
Sawdust 12 months ago
Maybe quitting was less embarrassing than having to admit she accidentally dropped her name tag in the toilet. :-)
Geoffrey Scott 12 months ago (edited)
Since it appears to be Taco Bell, it's more ironic.
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We hope you’re enjoying your scroll through these silly ways of quitting, pandas! Keep upvoting the photos that you find particularly clever, and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever left a job in a hilarious way. Then, if you’re looking for even more signs that it might be time to quit your job, you can find another Bored Panda article on the same topic right here!
#28
I Put My Two Week Notice In At Work. This Is My Active Goodbye Message I Leave On My Desk
#29
Quit My Job After 6 Years
Left my keys on the chair in the office after everyone left. 6 years of being mistreated and giving my all to the store, working 6 days a week for the store.
#30
Today Is My Last Day Of Work. Gonna Leave This Background On For The Next Guy
#31
And I Oop
Cuppa tea? 12 months ago
What manager is incompetent enough that he tells workers to call around and find cover? Like that's literally manager's job.
Bonesko 11 months ago
I've had a few managers pull this c**p. My current manager put up a sign in the break room saying that it's the employees job to find coverage, and if you cannot you have to come in. Absolutely not, that's their job.
Load More Replies... Celtic Pirate Queen 11 months ago
See, I don't get this. Since when is it the employees job to see that their shift is covered? That sounds to me like something the Manager should be handling.
Arian Arian 11 months ago
The last company I worked for actually gave you 3 days off (paid) if a family pet died. I thought it was extremely decent of them.
MacintoshID 11 months ago
Years ago I had a young officer in the military look at me and told me to smile because I looked like my dog had died. When I told him that is exactly what had just happened, that young man turned tail and ran out of the office. Did not see him in that part of the command building for weeks after that. He was a total jerk.
The Shark 11 months ago
Reminds me of when I had to euthanize my poor kitty after she threw a clot overnight that left her hind end paralyzed. I begged my mgr (I was the assistant manager) to simply SWITCH shifts and I'd work for her the next day, when I would otherwise have been off. Nasty b***h refused, no other key holders could cover because they were already working, or would end up in *absolutely forbidden* overtime for the week. I ended up having to put her to sleep on my way into work to close that night. Adding insult to injury, my manager had scheduled an interview she never told me about. The girl was very kind and waited for me to arrive, but I then had to conduct an interview the minute I walked in the door, while still crying. I'm not surprised she didn't want the job. BTW, this was Starbucks. Surprise surprise.
Boredest Panda 11 months ago
Alright, but people like this, who are so unsympathetic that their employee just lost something very important to them, would probably say the same if you told them your grandma died. And I’m sure you would find that a much more reasonable excuse to miss work.
Load More Replies... #32
My Last Job Threatened To Fire Me When I Only Had 4 Shifts Left, So I Saved Them The Trouble
We were down to 4 employees at a company where a full staff would have been 9-12, I was the most senior employee and I had only been there 6 months. The manager and regional manager continued to push for shorter service times per customer while also increasing the number of tasks that had to be completed per customer and expecting a literal 100% accuracy rate. After I was written up and reminded I could still be fired even though I had given my 2 weeks I decided me finishing those days was a waste od everyone's time.
Cuppa tea? 12 months ago
Literally what nimcopop will threaten people on notice with firing? Had to deal with few people who gave notice, the last two weeks they just showed up and didn't care. I somehow convinced them to cause the least amount of trouble possible and I will leave them alone. This didn't go down with our site manager, who called one of the guy about his attitude. He started giving him sticks, to which the guy replied - I handed my notice, I'm leaving in a week. What you gonna do fire me?
Stan Chung 11 months ago
6 months in and 100%? Not even 10 years in can you do 100%. Unless you only do a few processing tasks a year.
#34
Gen Z Resignation Letter
#35
My Friend Quit Their Job
#36
Sorry Not Sorry
Simon Chen 12 months ago
Why not? The cake did nothing wrong. The cake is innocent
Load More Replies... Uncle Schmickle 12 months ago
Looks like a nice cake, but as S Bow said below, I'd cut into it carefully first !
#37
I Wonder Did He Drive Slowly Out Of The City
lwolf1952 12 months ago
Probably that kind of paint that just washes off like people use for graduations or weddings.
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Glix Drap 12 months ago
May 2015 Merc C Class 2.2 diesel. MOTed until 12th April 2025 and taxed until 1st Oct 2025. Really shouldn't display the number plate, but they did sensor the word àrse.
Richienotsorich 5 months ago
Well done DC Drap. What use is that information?
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#38
Some People Said Goodbye To The Factory Tonight. Found In Denver, Co In Caphill
justagirl 11 months ago
Speaking of factories, does the spaghetti factory still exist anywhere?
#39
My Boss Accused Me Of Lying About An Accident That Caused Me To Be Late, So I Quit. I Won’t Be Spoken To In Such A Disrespectful, Unprofessional Manner
nottheactualphoto 12 months ago
If anyone is wondering, the distance that took 50 minutes is less than 4 miles.
Tha Monkey 12 months ago
That sounds like my day when a president's in town (they stay at the hotel across from my office). When Biden was here last (right before the fires broke out), it took 50 minutes to make the 4.25m commute... 😳 Fortunately, my work is a LOT more tolerant than this dungheap.
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Justme 12 months ago
This boss thinks his employees can afford to live anywhere near the office? Where I work, only managers can afford to live within 30 minutes of the office. Everyone else has at least a 1-2 hour commute.
Chris the Bobcat 11 months ago
I'd use the phone's video function and just record the traffic. It's safe to use the phone when the car isn't moving...
Sophia Athene 11 months ago
Don't if you live in a hands-free state or close to a school. Those are costly fines if caught.
Load More Replies... Meami 11 months ago
Years ago during a major snowstorm in Seattle, I called my boss to say I’d be late. He told me that another co-worker who lived just as far away as I did had already made it in. Turned out he had the co-worker he named mixed up with someone who lived in the city a few blocks from work. I had a great time pointing that out to him. The colleague who lived just as far away never even made it in.
Joanne Earle 11 months ago
If they are referring to the Capitol Beltway, that thing is a nightmare.
#40
Had A Bit Of Fun Making This One (Aus)
#41
I Like Making My Two Weeks Notices Original
Auntriarch 12 months ago
Well I'm going to copy it, though since I'm retiring I think the dinosaur is more appropriate
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Brian Droste 11 months ago
Why are people drawing animals to quit? I don't understand the meaning behind them.
#42
My Final Goodbye To My Coworkers On My Last Day At This Stupid Place
Gregg Bender 11 months ago
Former IAM steward. The only companies that get unions deserve them.
#43
I Handed In My Resignation This Morning. Their Response Says It All
Geoffrey Scott 12 months ago
"Which I do during my break"..my hope is that appears on your next resume. Indicates dedication to task.
Pandaodboredem22 11 months ago
Don't drive to charge on your break. Either stop what you're doing to drive and charge it or let it die.
#44
My Last Paycheck Didn’t Deposit
My last paycheck didn’t deposit this morning! I texted my coworkers and I know at least one of them got paid. But this is a common occurrence.
Tha Monkey 12 months ago
I don't understand the downvote - I also didn't understand the reference... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Chris withheld 12 months ago
Maybe it's like a "token" for minority employees used to measure diversity in the workplace?
Orange Frosting 11 months ago
She's already worked and is owed her money.
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#45
I Return My Walgreens Key In Jello
Regina Holt 12 months ago
Now that the USA has banned Red dye #3, you may need to use a different flavor jello for you next job-quit.
This panda says ur worth it 11 months ago
Good for them I know that Walgreens sucks cuz my mom worked there as a pharmacist for 25 yrs and was paid better and had the same vacation time at her new job when she got it. And vacation only goes up so
sari swick 11 months ago
This is the 2nd Walgreens quit on this page. Must be hard working there.
Dr Jimmy 03 11 months ago
SNL did a funny bit decades ago with Ralph Nader around the time Red Dye #2 was banned. It was about his pre-show make-up having RD#2 in it.
#46
How I'm Turning In My Two Weeks Notice Tomorrow Morning
April Pickett 12 months ago
I learned a long, long time ago that you are replaceable. Do not ever forget that fact.
Celtic Pirate Queen 11 months ago
And unless you are actually related, you are NOT and NEVER will be "family".
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#47
Today I’m Quitting My College Restaurant Job And This Is How I’m Doing It
#48
I Just Thought You Guys Would Like My Letter Of Resignation
Some background - I work an entry level minimum wage position at the vans store. I keep telling them I'm going to quit and my sales lead said “will you can’t leave we’re going to miss your drawings” so I thought id leave one for old times sake.
#49
320 Clocking Out. Adios
my boss pissed me off just the right amount and I decided that was my last straw and I wasn’t going to continue to be treated badly by my SM and the company as a whole. Called out of my next two shifts and then this morning before I left for a week vacation, I dropped off this cutesy resignation letter aka my “F you” to my boss.
Kelly Scott 12 months ago
I gave a two-week notice once and my boss told me I could leave a couple days early if I wanted since I had such a long commute. I decided to do that, only to find she fired me for job desertion and then BACKDATED her firing to the day I put in my two-week notice. I got HR to correct it and then eventually got my ex-boss fired. It felt so good.
#50
Simple, I Like It
Auntriarch 12 months ago
Apparently in my last job I held the record for the shortest resignation letter. Polite resignation letter that is.
#51
Had To Wait 14 Years For A Chance To Use It
#52
Don't Get Too Sentimental On Me (My Dm)
Sue User 12 months ago (edited)
Or they sympathise with the worker because the company treats them like garbage too.
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Loud Quitting
Got a new job but want to use my 2 weeks to relax/vacation before the next job starts. How does this email sound? Mind you this job doesn’t deserve a 2 week notice because they treat everyone so badly, I’ve been there for years and no mention of a raise at all, and I only get 5 days of PTO a year and only a few holidays.
#55
My Resignation Letter
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Ron Man 12 months ago
Every time I've given a 2 week notice, the companies have cut me loose within 3 days. 2 weeks is a joke. Next time I quit I'm just going to dip.
ElfVibratorGlitter 11 months ago
My last job was working at a prison. I quit on the phone and said I wasn't coming in, they asked me like 5 times if I was coming in to work my shift. It felt so good to just dip :)
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Michael Largey 12 months ago (edited)
I never told my last boss I was retiring because I had stopped speaking to him for a year. (I could get away with not speaking him because he was a coward.) I just filed with the central office. I presume they told him at some point.
person (i think) 12 months ago
That’s pretty amazing. How was he allowed to continue being a boss when he couldn’t interact with his employees?
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Alexandra 12 months ago
Why does an employee have to give 2 weeks notice when an employer can fire an employee on the spot? Why not give the employee 2 weeks notice too so they can start looking for another job? What the hell are you doing over there?
Shaun Coleman 12 months ago
Depending on where you live you need to give 2 weeks notice to get severance pay. Many states are also work at will. Wonder why it's so bad? Look in the mirror. People voted for this. People bought the old capitalism good, socialism evil trope. How's it working out so far? Trumps about to take away ACA, raise prices on food, fuel and vehicles. The wealthy will get their taxes lowered and the middle class eliminated. Good luck with that.
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Paul Collucci 12 months ago (edited)
Don't get me wrong, working long hours and six to seven days a week isn't new to me, working in construction pretty much my whole life, it's normal. But, decided to try something different, (supposed to have been 8 hr days / 5 day work week), so my last company job had me working 6 - 7 days a week at 12 to 16 hr days. This went on for nearly 4 years. My work load kept increasing from entering oil / gas well data, to creating maps, filing, repair old data logs and then creating digital copies after that had to trace certain data readings to create a new log file to over lap new data in order to evaluate the well data - extremely time consuming, creating a spreadsheet for my boss to track his diabetes, to running to off site storage units to organize and search for documents to watering the damn plants. Even custom built four computers for the geology department that I worked in. Saved the company nearly 13 grand with that. They fired me for a negative attitude and not doing enough. I refused to quit. They still owe me for vacation and sick leave that I never took and back pay for using my personal vehicle for company business. After being fired, my stress levels went down 100%, a month later I started my own little business and today, I am happily retired.
Apatheist Account2 12 months ago
At my last job (it will be, I retired), I gave them 5 months' notice. They still didn't manage to find a replacement. In the end a friend of mine happened to be made redundant and she took the job, until she found a better one. I dread to think how some companies over here would cope with no-notice quitting.
Russell Tilling 12 months ago
It's such a shame that there is isn't a review site for potential employees to check out potential employees. Or is revolving door a thing?
Jane No Dough 12 months ago
Glassdoor job board encourages anonymous reviews of potential employers by current and former employees.
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Jess Shonk 11 months ago
I quit a job in 2005, I never wrote the resignation I wanted to, so here it is, finally! Dear thing This week I have:- 1.Had enough of your attitude 2.Had enough of your ‘management’ 3.Had enough of your bullying 4.Had enough of you, full stop. This is not 100% personal, though I once loved this job, I’ve had to play the song ‘9-to-5’ on a loop on the drive in, just in order to summon up the will to actually get to the building. Once or twice, I’ve failed and had to call in sick because I wasn’t able to physically bring myself to stand another 8 hours. Oh wait, it actually is 100% personal. You are a bad manager, you have no idea what you’re doing. You speak to me like I’m a child, well, more fool you, though if I were a child, I probably would have simply smeared my faeces somewhere. On an unrelated note, don’t look in your desk drawer. Cont.d in comments
Jess Shonk 11 months ago
You are clearly under the impression that my work-shy, hideously under-qualified, only-hired-because-her-mum-works-in-HR ‘equal’ has the sun shining out of her backside. I’d like to find out how that works out for you, but I’ll be long gone by then, so someone else can tell me. I seriously cannot wait to find out how quickly the proverbial hits the air-streaming apparatus. All due respect (which is none), Signed
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Nina Eckhoff 11 months ago
My boss was a punitive, sexist unhappy man who played favorites and who also threatened people. In 2020, due to COVID, I decided to retire a year early. I gave notice, worked all my shifts (despite him cutting my schedule) and made my exit without a goodbye conversation (which this blowhard liked to do). I just dropped off my keys and phone at the front desk in an envelope and his name on it. And I walked out. I always leave a job in a manner this is professional (even if it's not friendly). p.s. He got fired a year later for doing what we'd get fired for doing. He was with another employee when it happened and (as the law required) the employee HAD to report him! Karma.
Michael Largey 12 months ago
The best farewell comes of course from Groucho Marx. "Hello, I must be going / I cannot stay, I came to say, "I must be going" / I'm glad I came but just the same I must be going, la-la!"
Ron Man 12 months ago
Every time I've given a 2 week notice, the companies have cut me loose within 3 days. 2 weeks is a joke. Next time I quit I'm just going to dip.
ElfVibratorGlitter 11 months ago
My last job was working at a prison. I quit on the phone and said I wasn't coming in, they asked me like 5 times if I was coming in to work my shift. It felt so good to just dip :)
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 12 months ago (edited)
I never told my last boss I was retiring because I had stopped speaking to him for a year. (I could get away with not speaking him because he was a coward.) I just filed with the central office. I presume they told him at some point.
person (i think) 12 months ago
That’s pretty amazing. How was he allowed to continue being a boss when he couldn’t interact with his employees?
Load More Replies... Alexandra 12 months ago
Why does an employee have to give 2 weeks notice when an employer can fire an employee on the spot? Why not give the employee 2 weeks notice too so they can start looking for another job? What the hell are you doing over there?
Shaun Coleman 12 months ago
Depending on where you live you need to give 2 weeks notice to get severance pay. Many states are also work at will. Wonder why it's so bad? Look in the mirror. People voted for this. People bought the old capitalism good, socialism evil trope. How's it working out so far? Trumps about to take away ACA, raise prices on food, fuel and vehicles. The wealthy will get their taxes lowered and the middle class eliminated. Good luck with that.
Load More Replies... Paul Collucci 12 months ago (edited)
Don't get me wrong, working long hours and six to seven days a week isn't new to me, working in construction pretty much my whole life, it's normal. But, decided to try something different, (supposed to have been 8 hr days / 5 day work week), so my last company job had me working 6 - 7 days a week at 12 to 16 hr days. This went on for nearly 4 years. My work load kept increasing from entering oil / gas well data, to creating maps, filing, repair old data logs and then creating digital copies after that had to trace certain data readings to create a new log file to over lap new data in order to evaluate the well data - extremely time consuming, creating a spreadsheet for my boss to track his diabetes, to running to off site storage units to organize and search for documents to watering the damn plants. Even custom built four computers for the geology department that I worked in. Saved the company nearly 13 grand with that. They fired me for a negative attitude and not doing enough. I refused to quit. They still owe me for vacation and sick leave that I never took and back pay for using my personal vehicle for company business. After being fired, my stress levels went down 100%, a month later I started my own little business and today, I am happily retired.
Apatheist Account2 12 months ago
At my last job (it will be, I retired), I gave them 5 months' notice. They still didn't manage to find a replacement. In the end a friend of mine happened to be made redundant and she took the job, until she found a better one. I dread to think how some companies over here would cope with no-notice quitting.
Russell Tilling 12 months ago
It's such a shame that there is isn't a review site for potential employees to check out potential employees. Or is revolving door a thing?
Jane No Dough 12 months ago
Glassdoor job board encourages anonymous reviews of potential employers by current and former employees.
Load More Replies... Jess Shonk 11 months ago
I quit a job in 2005, I never wrote the resignation I wanted to, so here it is, finally! Dear thing This week I have:- 1.Had enough of your attitude 2.Had enough of your ‘management’ 3.Had enough of your bullying 4.Had enough of you, full stop. This is not 100% personal, though I once loved this job, I’ve had to play the song ‘9-to-5’ on a loop on the drive in, just in order to summon up the will to actually get to the building. Once or twice, I’ve failed and had to call in sick because I wasn’t able to physically bring myself to stand another 8 hours. Oh wait, it actually is 100% personal. You are a bad manager, you have no idea what you’re doing. You speak to me like I’m a child, well, more fool you, though if I were a child, I probably would have simply smeared my faeces somewhere. On an unrelated note, don’t look in your desk drawer. Cont.d in comments
Jess Shonk 11 months ago
You are clearly under the impression that my work-shy, hideously under-qualified, only-hired-because-her-mum-works-in-HR ‘equal’ has the sun shining out of her backside. I’d like to find out how that works out for you, but I’ll be long gone by then, so someone else can tell me. I seriously cannot wait to find out how quickly the proverbial hits the air-streaming apparatus. All due respect (which is none), Signed
Load More Replies... Nina Eckhoff 11 months ago
My boss was a punitive, sexist unhappy man who played favorites and who also threatened people. In 2020, due to COVID, I decided to retire a year early. I gave notice, worked all my shifts (despite him cutting my schedule) and made my exit without a goodbye conversation (which this blowhard liked to do). I just dropped off my keys and phone at the front desk in an envelope and his name on it. And I walked out. I always leave a job in a manner this is professional (even if it's not friendly). p.s. He got fired a year later for doing what we'd get fired for doing. He was with another employee when it happened and (as the law required) the employee HAD to report him! Karma.
Michael Largey 12 months ago
The best farewell comes of course from Groucho Marx. "Hello, I must be going / I cannot stay, I came to say, "I must be going" / I'm glad I came but just the same I must be going, la-la!"
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