Coworker CC's everyone at work on iconic resignation email: 'I've had a great time here watching the walls change color slower than my career progression'

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Aug 6, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

Who doesn't love hearing about an iconic quitting story? If you're miserable at your own company, hearing about a shameless employee standing up for themselves can give you the courage to do the same. If the method didn't work, then you might learn something for when it's your turn to quit. At the very least, you can at least experience that sense of justice and fulfillment vicariously. 

This employee shared a coworker's quitting email, a note that he shared with the entire company and not just with his difficult manager. The email goes on to expertly criticize the monotony and lack of mobility within this toxic work environment without outright disparaging particular individuals. In short, this dude is at once going low and going high, and you have to hand it to him.

Keep scrolling below for the full email and for the best reactions from folks in the comments section. For more stories like this, take a look at this post about a student who got their terrible teacher justifiably fired.

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    "This email I received today from a co-worker...' "
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    Dear Team, After seven years in the same position, I've finally decided to break free before I start growing roots into my office chair I figure it's time to let someone else battle the endless email chains and mysterious disappearing pens. I've had a great time here watching the walls change color slower than my career progression. If office plants had a union, they'd probably have more rights by now. I'll always remember the thrill of the printer jamming at the worst possible moment in the pla
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    coffeejn 5h ago • Nice e-mail, funny without insulting anyone.
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    Zestyclose-Fee67... . 4h ago "I've had a great time here watching the walls change color slower than my career progression." This motherf knows how to quit. I'm in love.
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    LJski • 6h ago Nice touch. The right touch of calling out the work environment, and yet taking responsibility for one's career.
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    angrynori • 2h ago I feel this so much. I've been a top performer on my team for almost 4 years. I've applied for 4 different promotions and got turned down every time for bull C
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    reasons. I'm watching people with less experience than me get moved up. I'm sick of it.
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    I've applied for so many jobs outside of this company and haven't heard anything. back. I got 1 interview but didn't make it all the way through. I'm about ready to quit and start doordashing instead.
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    Shin-Kami ⚫ 4h ago DO thats solid. Calling everyone out without any insult. That E-Mail is very well written.
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    Olog-Guy • 1h ago I'll never forget an ex- colleague's unexpected departure in the worst place that I have ever worked: 15:59PM: "FO this." Walks out at his usual 4pm finishing time and never returns.
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    Top_Wonder6145 Well done • 5h ago
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    patchway247 • 3h ago "If office plants had a union" Why would plants in an office need a union? Are they not getting watered enough or enough natural sunlight? Tbh took me way too long to realize that that's not what they were expressing.
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    Dull_Wrongdoer_... telling with a bit of sophistication. . • 5h ago
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    EndofGods 5h ago • Tell it from the mountain. You have to go live, otherwise it infects my dreams and consumes my thoughts. Office plants do need a union.
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    Exemus 2h ago • Maybe unpopular opinion: I don't want "more fun" at work. I just want a hefty paycheck and people to leave me alone. I'll have fun after work with my actual friends. Thanks.
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