30 Times People Took Down Jerks In Power With Clever And Petty Revenge

Reporting on a study from Software Finder, The HR Digest states that around 11% of tech and IT workers plan to make a “dramatic exit this year,” also known as revenge quitting. 16% of employees who are likely to engage in a power war through revenge quitting work in marketing and advertising, while 40% of the entire workforce plans to leave by revenge quitting.

The HR Digest notes that 93% of workers are unhappy with their current role. 48% are upset about low wages or a lack of raises. Meanwhile, 34% feel undervalued or undermined.

Moreover, 33% see a lack of career growth opportunities, 27% of workers blame poor management for them quitting, 24% are upset over poor work-life balance, and 22% are angry about limited time off.

The reality is that nobody is coming to save you. You are responsible for maintaining your boundaries at work. Of course, you can fight for a healthier workplace environment, better communication, more supportive management, growth opportunities, etc. But at the end of the day, if the situation is toxic, your boss harasses you, you’re burnt out, and the work is unbearably exhausting, you need to decide to take steps to change the situation.

That might involve talking to your manager or HR to try to rectify the situation or negotiate a severance package. If things are worse, you may need to talk to your union rep or even your lawyer. Meanwhile, if you’re chronically unhappy, you can and should apply to other companies. That’s easier said than done if you have serious financial responsibilities. But a better job with awesome colleagues, annual raises, and a good culture is very unlikely to drop in your lap if you’re passive.

Have you ever quit your job in a dramatic way, dear Pandas? What did you do? Have you ever scolded your boss on your way out?

We’d love to hear about what happened. You can tell us all about your worst work experiences in the comments. And if you have any advice for people who are just now entering the job market, feel free to share it, too.