'Can I tell my job the REAL reason why I’m leaving?': Man is ready to quit thanks to his wildly difficult new boss

Jul 29, 2023 7:00 PM EDT

One of the biggest questions people ask themselves when they're getting ready to part ways with the job is whether or not they should be honest about their reasons for leaving. Sometimes, you gain a great sense of catharsis by laying it all out on the line. Breaking down your grievances to your management team before walking away gives you the chance to get everything off your chest and bare your soul with brutal honesty.

But if you don't talk about your reasons for leaving, you definitely won't be burning any bridges. Without a burnt bridge, it's possible for you to return to that particular job in the future if things ever desperately need to. One man took to Reddit to ask the world whether or not he should explain his real reason for leaving his job.

Ultimately, he's decided to put in his notice because the new boss he's been placed under has him doing the job of five people, working during his approved vacation time, and taking advantage of him in the most disrespectful ways. According to him, there's no way he'll stick around — regardless of any amount of money they might offer.

Sometimes, when you're done you're done. Redditors who responded in the thread are encouraging him to stay at the job while putting in minimal effort so he can continue getting paid. Others are encouraging him to quit in hopes that he'll receive a severance package. Others are frustrated with him for agreeing to go along with some of his new boss's disrespectful requests in the first place.