'I'm not coming in': 20+ Satisfying texts and photos from fed-up employees and their horrible bosses

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
May 19, 2023 3:00 PM EDT

Having a bad boss is never easy, so gain some vicarious joy from these brave quitters. 

I've never rage-quit a job, although I've been thisclose to doing so. Having a boss you don't get along with makes every day a battle not just to do your work, but to do it while being infuriated by your boss's presence. Having a boss who micromanages is tough, making you feel like you're under a microscope as you do everything from sending emails to working with clients. I'm thrilled for all these fed-up employees who got the opportunity of a lifetime to just say "I'm out!"

After your spirits have been lifted by these brave souls, check out this roommate who was so clueless that he needed special rules just to keep him and his roommates safe. 

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  • 01
    Font - 10:02 373 Where are you at C You told mark you could work night shift tonight Chris > A A You told him you couldn't work in the morning but you could work normal hours No I did not. I told mark I couldn't work monday My uncle died a few days ago, I lost my grandma. Stop being a victim As you know, I found out yesterday my dad passed away. I'm gonna go ahead and at least take the one day I get a week off to mourn his death. Pay I am so sorry for any inconvenience this will cause you. ( Tex
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    We love some solidarity (plus the "quality" sticker makes it extra funny)

    Motor vehicle - VOLV MOST PAM QUALITY CLOSED WE ALL QUIT
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    Font - 23:11 ܩܘ r/antiwork Jasen (GM) > If you have a problem with me or my restaurant then it's best you tell me now. So we don't waist anymore of each other's times. 74.0k How many tags have you changed? I don't have a problem with you or your restaurant, so have a problem with serving expired food which is obviously against Taco Bell as well as health department policy. What if we had a random inspection as the food was getting re tagged? People can get sick from that. I've gotten sick numero
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    Green - Spectrum LTE 7:47 PM Boss Text Message Today 7:20 PM Good evening Me I was reviewing the cameras from our shift today and noticed that you were sitting on a stool for the majority of your shift. This is completely unacceptable behavior and we will be discussing it tomorrow before shift. I cleared it with Lead I have 2 broken bones in my left foot (doctor documented). 34% Aside from that - I packed 240+UPH for the entirety of my shift, 12 full hours. I'm not sure if you're aware, but we d
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  • 05

    "I would say it has been a pleasant experience but it absolutely has not"

    Font - 5:27 49 O stomach M Mira > Today 5:25 PM hi mira...i heard you know that i'm not actually sick. i did lie. i lied because you're overbearing and controlling and i knew you wouldn't give me this time off. i'm young and i have a life to live and i'm not gonna let my job take higher priority than my happiness. like you wouldn't even give me off for my own birthday how could i expect you to give me off for a willie nelson concert? anyways, i was gonna tell you this on tuesday, but i think it'
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    This person gave their reasons for saying sayonara

    Mobile phone - 01:22 ◄ Phone < A A A 123 *Pay ♫ QW E R T iMessage Today 01:22 Hey man it's nick, not really into the culture you guys have cultivated there. So that was my last shift. Ten dishes coming off that station is crazy from what you are paying. And really hate the way you two talk to the guys that are making all your money. Thanks for the opportunity and have a wonderful night. iMessage Z X S D F LL Y C V 5GE G H JK L space U I ΟΙΡ ΒΙΝ Μ return X
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  • 07
    Font - 139 U need to show up for work tomorrow. And stop jumping rank I am your boss I told if my power isn't back on in the morning I wasn't going to drive back yet because I can't get off and go back to a freezing apartment U can drive to and from O A u can come into work. You realize it's an hour and a half drive right Thats not my problem you're the one staying that far away. You've been scheduled for this 2 weeks ago. I need u to make your shift or its gonna be problematic And if you're try
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    Font - 7592 Dear Mr. I'm tired. I'm tired of breaking my back to help keep this location of your franchises open. I am tired of watching employee after employee come and go through the front doors, after finally realizing what a total waste of their time it is to sacrifice their work week to a person that cares only about the money his franchises pull into his bank account, and not the employees nor members that keep his franchises open.. Each There is one thing in common with each fitness cente
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    Font - Hdi, Molson Hart @Molson_Hart In rural Texas we posted a $14/hour part-time cash container unloading job. No one showed up. Now our team of 2 is unloading 35,000 pounds of Brain Flakes themselves. Wild that $14 isn't enough these days. Mikki Kendall @Karnythia ⠀ consistently in a state of underpayment & counting minimal increases as good wages. : $14 an hour was good pay when rent for a 2 bedroom was $600 a month. That was *checks notes* 20 years ago. Rental averages for a 2 bedroom in Te
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    Font - 7:02 B Bad Manger > You need to start finding coverage for your shifts this coming week if you can't come back... you will need to call and ask people Once you find the coverage please let me know who will be covering your shifts Everyone's been asking me to be their coverage Then I'll see you tomorrow... you have to work it or get it covered O Okay but if I get other people sick that's on you Who have you called to cover your shifts? I've been texting people because my voice is really ba
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    Font - So I know you're the only one with awd so wasn't sure if you were coming in or not Read 7:52 PM Lol ok I forgot you had your car lol, up to you if you want to come in 7:58 PM Oh you said we weren't coming in tonight on the discord 7:51 PM 7:56 PM 7:53 PM I choose life
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    This person got a dog bite, and their boss replied saying they went awol

    Product - 1:01 с O Report tc 0800 @ ?123 You'll b awol and u won't get paid for the holiday again just like last time becuz u Were Awol then too. Not it's comin back to me...that's why u didn't get paid for the last holiday. And u won't get paid for this one either if u C fail to show. 1 min 2 # J = 5 QWERTYUIOP It's not looking like I'll be ready to return to work tomorrow. I just started a second antibiotic and I'm not seeing improvement in infection. Text message GIF 3 12:36 PM $ Ⓒ npton tomo
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    Product - 11:08 W Hey, Becky cancelled on Saturday, I'll need you to come in and cover for her 10:33 AM That's not my problem. Saturday is my day off and I've been working 8 days 10:43 AM straight and really need it. W I'm sorry, we're short-staffed, I need you. W You sure you want to do this? 10:52 AM W You have to. I'll see you Saturday 10:53 AM No you won't I'm not coming in you 10:53 AM can't make me You really want to put your health insurance on the line? 10:59 AM ll 26% I'm not coming in
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    Wish we could see the look on the boss's face when they saw this!

    Handwriting - This is a Drawing of Dinosaur a It is Also MY 2 weeks Notice
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    Now that you've checked out the texts between bosses and employees, have a chaser with these hilarious resignation letters

    Gesture - Smidtown To Dr. Tan: untry Road 11787 IGHT IMMA HEAD OUT Effective November 15, 2019. Sincerely, Emily Rodriguez My resignation letter
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    Glasses - My thoughts and prayers are with you. And although you have lost someone who can never be replaced, you are not alone. During this difficult time, please know that I am thinking of you, and I know that you will get through this, because you are loved and you are strong. James in Customer Care 2017-2019
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    These fast food employees quit together

    Handwriting - Warning Due to terrible managment the whole store has quit. The company has been sold to people that don't give a f about anyone but themselves. Sorry for the inconvience, but our team refuses to work for company that treats their employees like they are when they have put everything into this story. We have worked to hard S for to long. We are all off to better things. So to the New Owners F K You! Sincorhyn Ex Sonic Crew
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    Computer keyboard - N a My last day will be July 31st. Thanks, Giving your boss a formal letter of resignation like a professional employee Quitting by use of a meme
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    Simple and effective

    Font - nager E-mail ck Steps Automatic reply: twst Sent: To: OneNote Move Ⓒ Bored Panda 6:45 PM Follow Up Tags Y Filter E-mail Find I am currently out of the office and don't plan on returning. Bu
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    Wow

    Rectangle - THIS IS A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT lenovo
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    Font - @_jtm3 I quit today How come? Hey, I'm quitting. I just don't really like you guys no more I got a new job also so Each job requires a 2 week notice. This is extremely unprofessional on your part. Good luck eAcH job reQu- stfu you lucky you got a text tf Delivered >
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    "Thx hun!"

    Handwriting - 3 I appreciate Hey Jordan! Out In YILI ZOTECI You for Cru Chal Just wanted to let you Know that I will not be returning to work tomorrow or next week! thx hun! - M understand ps. I will never why you were always so rude to me! #YouMake Target Walkie # yo HR4510 (9/15) vall Daily: Print the appropriate amount of forms needed for your store. Form Available on Workbench | Tools | Equipment | Daily Equipment Log Tim Out
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