10 Managers who were surprised when their best employees quit on the spot: 'A guy left on his 15-minute break... and just never came back'

These bosses wish their #1 worker didn't quit… but these workers are explaining exactly why they made such a bold choice!

Many workplaces have at least one totally unflappable employee. No matter what comes their way, they keep a cool head, and their calm demeanor can be inspiring to others. It's never that serious, and in most jobs, keeping calm results in the best outcomes anyway. This star employee can take many forms — maybe they're the head chef who takes a deep breath when a party of 30 people come in, and starts cooking as fast as possible. Maybe they're the woman in your office who is literally never stressed about anything, and treats every single person, from the CEO to the interns, with respect and care. There are superstars all over the place, but they won't stay at a job that doesn't treat them well. These managers know all about it —  they lost some of their best workers, sometimes unexpectedly, and it changed their work life overnight. 

Although managers get a bad rep, many of them do just want what's best for their workers. They go above and beyond to try and make their work-lives better, sometimes even taking on extra work to help them out. After all, some managers remember what it's like to be an employee with a full plate, and want to help their workers succeed. It's an interesting look into the lives of our bosses and those they manage, so check out all the stories below. 

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