'I taped a piece of fish to the back of his desk': 20+ People who quit their job on the spot and walked out

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Brad Dickson • Managing Editor
Dec 20, 2023 7:00 AM EST

Anyone who has worked a day in their life has dreamed of quitting their job. Show me someone who says otherwise, and I'll show you a liar… We've all endured experiences in the workplace that have made us fantasize about removing ourselves from the situation once and for all.

Whether it was in your first job in high school with that condescending manager or the current toxic workplace environment you now find yourself in—chances are pretty good that you've had a day in your life where you've dreaded going to work and thought about calling it quits—heck, you might even have had an experience like the workers in these images and stories who couldn't take it anymore and decided that today was their last.

Keep reading to see this collection of images of people who quit their jobs with eleagant flair and stories from people who quit their terrible bosses with style.

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  • 01
    @_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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    [deleted] I was thinking about quitting but has holding back. I scheduled a vacation with 3 extra days. It was a once in a lifetime type of trip. He rejected my vacation request.I thought about it for a couple of hours. Went to his office and told him 'I'm taking the trip no matter what.' The next morning the boss met me at hr and gave me a formal written warning. I responded by giving him my 2 week notice. They apologized and tried to convince me not to leave but it was too late. 33.8k Share Bl
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    aus 3 I appreciate Hey Jordan! Out VII ZOTECIA You for Just wanted to let you Know that I will not be returning to work tomorrow or next week! In 03 thx hun! - M ps. I will never understand. why you were always so to me! #YouMake Target HR4510 (9/15) Walkie # yo 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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    Griffie Mechanic at a commuter airline. Boss wanted me to sign off a plane pre-flight inspection. I refused to sign because the plane was not airworthy. He told me if I wished to continue working, then id better sign. My response: then I guess I don't work here anymore. I picked up my tool box and left.
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    nager E-mail ck Steps OneNote Move Automatic reply: twst Sent: Thu 8/4/2016 6:45 PM To: Ⓒ Bored Panda 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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    California_Sun1112 I gave him a two-hour notice when I quit. He had a habit of firing people on the spot when they gave advance notice. ✩ 16.5K Share
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    I Quit c Untitled Resignation Letter Page 1
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    THIS IS A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT lenovo
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    ijustcomment My boss and I had butted heads a few times after she took over the office. After finding a much better job I handed her a list of my job responsibilities, which she asked for because she didn't understand what I did there. "This is too much, we'd have to distribute all this to like 4 different people" and I said "yea" and walked out. Spoiler: she didn't do any of that and was fired less than a year later as the office was falling apart. 13.7k ↓ Share ...
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    Smakown To Dr. Tan: untry Road 11787 IGHT IMMA HEAD OUT Effective November 15, 2019. Sincerely, Emily Rodriguez My resignation letter
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    Dear Mr.Aw, I want to quit,reason no happy with you. Thank Regards
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    starforce1616 I taped a piece of fish to the back of his desk which was up against a wall. I heard later on that it wasn't found for almost a month... you Darren 3.9k ↓ Share
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    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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    Even though you knew this time would come, there's no way to prepare your heart for such a loss. I am so sorry. Alex - 2-week's notice 8/8/16
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    garethrory My co-worker bought cake and ice cream for the office. Someone asked what we were celebrating.. and he said his last day. 6.7k Share
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    lose dnesday p. 8 5p-Qu Dear Five G p sak) I would le has run u leader a availab VENS 8:30a-4p (30 min break) p-100- Thurs Sep. 7 In Loving Memory 8:30a-4p (30 min break) 8:30-3p (30 min break) I hol opp for ai Sp- 40-11p (30 min b 40-11p cl 12p-8p (30 min bres Sp-11pce (30 min bre 8:30a (30 min o from a The one thing Five Guy that I regard to you all as my h siness, but sadly my time from my position as shift full shift, due to my Best wishes David Sell aka Ds. progresses different ccept them.
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    Warning Due to terrible managment the whole store has quit. The company has been sold to people that don't give a about anyone but themselves. Sorry for the inconvience, but our team refuses to work for a company that treats their employees like they are when they have put everything into this story. We have worked to hard for to long. We are all off to better things. So to the New Owners You! Sincerly Ex Sonic Crew
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    ApprehensiveSkirt5 lost him a big deal with another company by walking away at a critical moment. in fact, I walked right to the arcade across the street 3.9k Share
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    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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    2/24/17 I have chosen this type of paper for my 2 week resignation as a Symbol of how I feel this Company has treated me, and Ironically, how it is difesed of is where I feel this Company is going. Sincerely, 23
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    Bevester I walked into his office before my shift started, told him "I quit." He says "You're giving your two weeks notice?", I said, looking at my watch, "I'm giving my ten minutes notice." ✩ 3.5k Share ...
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  • 22
    My last day 28th July Love, at work THINKING OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. is the
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    How to quit your job like a pro Sorry for your loss It's me. I leave in three weeks. Todd @funny has the funniest videos on IG
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    WeedFairie Worked at a stupid fake French cafe & the manager was an idiot who made a point of giving me the jobs just to show he was in charge. One day he pulled me off the floor (where I earned tips as a server) and made me polish silver for hours. He kept returning & throwing every second piece back at me, telling me to do it over. Kept saying “missed a spot”. So I walked out ... and kept the apron. I kept the beautiful black apron with the embroidered logo and still wear it when I cook today.
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    cantstopwontstopever They withheld $8,000 in pay and hired a lawyer to defend their actions. I hired a law student and we beat them into submission. You Julie. 1.3k ↓ Share
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  • 26
    Now this is how you quit your job This Is a Drawing of a Dinosaur It is also MY 2 weeks Notice
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    Budrich2020 Took the taxi home after being wrongfully dismissed. Tipped the taxi drive $250 on company expense. 2.3k Share ... xxoahu They didn't take that out of your final paycheck??? How did that slip by? ↑ 571 ↓ Share
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    Malitov The manager told me the company I worked for owned me and that I'd do what they said or face consequences. This was in a meeting with other employees present. I walked out of the store with the manager screaming at me to get back to work. 1.8k Share
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    everyday is a half day if you just leave drgraylang
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