'I had a new job lined up before the end of the day': 20+ Victorious workers who quit their jobs and said goodbye to their toxic bosses

Once you have that fresh new job lined up, you can't wait to kiss your old job goodbye. You have a spring in your step as you start that countdown: just 2 weeks until you start fresh, with a new boss, new colleagues, a new building, and even a different commute. You can spend those last 2 weeks telling everyone you're leaving and saying your goodbyes, which just builds even more excitement for your new gig. Your coworkers may be stuck in the same old grind, but you're headed on to greener pastures. 

Below, some fed-up workers shared the final straws that made them decide to leave. You can read all these stories below, and who knows, maybe it'll inspire you to tell your bad boss to find a new hire. 

Next, read about the 17-year-old bakery worker who surprised customers with revenge on the boss: "It makes me laugh now." 

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