'I've finally decided to break free...': Coworker's witty and honest resignation goes viral

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Brad Dickson • Managing Editor
Aug 13, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

If you hate your job, you've probably fantasized about doing exactly this. Letting everyone know exactly how it is and saying the quiet parts out loud—finally declaring that the emperor has no clothes once and for all. Of course, while your coworkers will whisper 

This coworker's resignation went viral after they sent an email out to all staff at their company outlining, in a humorous way, everything that they despised about their time working for the company, doing so with a levity and sardonicism that would make those with even the driest wit crack a smile. 

One of their coworkers who received the email shared it with this online community, where workers gather to share their experiences they've had in the workplace, there the email went viral sparking discussion in the comments with others sharing how they wish they had done exactly the same thing at their old job. 

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    This E-mail I received today from a co-worker 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 j
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    coffeejn 13 hr. ago Nice e-mail, funny without insulting anyone. MajorNoodles 12 hr. ago Someone on my team sent an similar email recently that was definitely not funny and definitely didn't not insult anyone.
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    Zestyclose-Fee6719 11 hr. ago "I've had a great time here watching the walls change color slower than my career progression." This quit. I'm in love. knows how to
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    angrynori 9 hr. 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 reasons. I'm watching people with less experience than me get moved up. I'm sick of it. 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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    LJski 13 hr. ago • Nice touch. The right touch of calling out the work environment, and yet taking responsibility for one's career.
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    Olog-Guy 8 hr. ago I'll never forget an ex-colleague's unexpected departure in the worst place that I have ever worked: 15:59PM: this." Walks out at his usual 4pm finishing time and never returns.
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    Shin-Kami · 11 hr. ago thats solid. Calling everyone out without any insult. That E-Mail is very well written.
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    patchway247 . 10 hr. 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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    GalumphingWithGlee 8 hr. ago This is hilarious but, OP, take this as your warning to leave the toxic environment before you also spend 7 years in the same role with no career progression.
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    EndofGods 12 hr. 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 9 hr. 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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    serialphile 9 hr. ago That's impressive the walls change color. We still have a 90s color pallet over here.
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    shadowst17 8 hr. ago You could cut the passive aggressiveness in the air with a knife.
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    Firm-Ad9300 · 10 hr. ago lol love this
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    cryptokitty010 · 6 hr. ago Please tell me he took an office plant home with him when he left
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