‘Okay, then I'm gonna take the other job’: Employee tries to quit his job but is interrupted by boss's unwarranted nagging, so he shows up to his next shift and quits on the spot

Finding a job where one feels respected, nurtured, and important should be the top priority for any employee in the workforce. That doesn't mean this is always the case for employees simply trying to get in and get out of the workplace every day to make ends meet. The lucky few who have managers and supervisors who look out for their best interest should count their blessings… You never know when you'll end up at a filler job waiting for the next unicorn offer to fall into your lap.

What does one do when they find this unicorn offer, though? Surely, handing your boss your resignation should be enough. After all, you probably want out of that toxic workplace as soon as possible, especially if your boss finds every reason to unwarrantedly reprimand you and your work ethic. Do you apologize for leaving? No. Do you tell them you're quitting and leave it at that? Yes. Sugarcoating your exit does nothing for you or your employer—you have to save all of that "sugar" for your new boss!

The user who posted this story tried to quit their job while they were on the phone with their manager. Before her could mutter one word, his manager started berating and nagging him about multiple miscellaneous tasks that were in his job description. Even when the employee explicitly states that he needs to talk to his manager about something, his manager asks if it can wait until Monday. Little does the manager know… The employee's new job starts on Monday.

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    "The manager didn't say another word to me... Then I got in my car and never looked back."
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    My favorite time I've ever quit a job
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    I worked at a gas station during It was terrible for a lot of reasons so I searched for better jobs. I eventually found and interviewed for
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    one on a Friday and got a job offer on the spot. I was scheduled to start Monday, which also happened to be my next gas station shift.
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    Immediately after the interview I called my gas station manager to tell them about the job offer. Without even asking what I called for, the manager
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    began saying things like "the floor wasn't clean enough, that wasn't stocked enough, XYZ". When I eventually got a word in I told them
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    "There's actually something I wanted to talk to you about" and the manager replied "Well can it wait until Monday?" At that point I was so utterly done with that job that I told the manager,
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    "Yes. It can wait until Monday." When Monday came along I showed up at the gas station well before my scheduled shift, to turn in my key before starting my other job.
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  • There's nothing like getting a unicorn job offer that allows you to quit the job you've been trying to leave for months. The user who posted this story struck gold when he realized he'd no longer have to report to the gas station where he was working as an essential worker. Unfortunately, trying to communicate your resignation to your boss is difficult at best, especially when the manager you report to is exceptionally full of themselves and spilling at the brim with entitlement.

    This employee tried to do his due diligence even though his manager didn't necessarily deserve it, but his manager decided to complain about the employee for minutes on end instead. Though the manager might've thought he had the upper hand during that uncomfortable phone call, he didn't realize that he'd be sabotaging himself the following Monday—the employee had a plan to avenge his character. If the boss won't listen now, he'll surely be listening when the employee decides to ruin his Monday morning.

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    Passing the unwanted torch.

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    When the manager saw me there early they knew something was up and so came outside to meet me. I told them about the new job and asked if the gas station could increase my
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    wage to match. The manager told me "You know I can't do that," and I said "Okay, then I'm gonna take the other job" before handing over my key. My manager asked
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    "why did you wait until now to tell me?" and I replied "Because you asked me to." The manager didn't say another word to me, but after a pause let out a long groan. Then I got in my car and never looked back.
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    NotMyCircuits "BECAUSE you asked me to..." Priceless.
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    LindonLilBlueBa It was in that moment the manager realized people don't call him to find out where they messed up, but to actually pass on information to him. He went on to continue making the same mistake.
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    MetaVulture That's pretty great. Never had the opportunity to pull something like that off, but would've loved to from my last place of employment.
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    pinyatas t Sunset walk off with that comeback.
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    cocoabeach You'd hope your manager walked away with a life lesson. Odds are, they walked away with nothing.
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    exzyle2k That groan was because manager knew they'd have to cover that shift, and probably REALLY didn't want to be there any longer than they absolutely were required to be there.
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    Aggravating_Pro... Dude, you're an absolute legend. You totally owned that moment with your manager! Honestly, a lot of these jobs act like they own you or something. You waited 'til Monday because they asked for it, and then you delivered it like a boss. Classic. It's hilarious how
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    managers think people will stick around in crappy jobs forever. They're always shocked when someone actually stands up for themselves. Glad you found something better and left on your terms. Cheers to you for not putting up with their BS!
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