29 People Who Quit Their Jobs So Iconically, Their Toxic Bosses Didn't Know What Hit Them

1.Honestly, I wouldn't even be mad if someone handed me a resignation letter if it was Shrek-themed.

Letter with Shrek and Donkey images, addressing the resignation effective June 16th, 2023, and citing the 2-week notice period
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2.This person went out with a bang.

A manager, years ago, suggests quitting to a new employee under 18 for job protection. Employee later learns they were right, avoiding legal issues
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3.Close enough — welcome back, Fred Weasley.

Photo of a smoke detector with a Duracell battery next to a picture of someone holding two light bulbs
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4.This is also giving major Weasley twins energy.

Summary of text: An employee hid keys around a facility, quit their job, and later watched the company struggle due to not finding all the keys
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5.This person is my idol.

Person in a Spider-Man costume working at a computer in an office, interacting with colleagues
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6.I mean, this employee just did what they were asked.

A resignation letter with a brief message: "I quit."
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7.As did this ex-employee.

Summary of a Reddit post about quitting a job due to a manager's demands, concluding with a resignation letter
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8.And this one, who decided to take the "formal" in "formal resignation letter" to heart — and made things even more official with a cake.

Cake with icing text: "I Quit!" Above the text is a small carrot design. Below the cake is a detailed resignation letter expressing moving forward
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9.This person also resigned by cake, which I think may be the best possible way to resign. At least your coworkers get cake!

Ice cream cake with the text "My Two Weeks Notice" written in red icing, surrounded by teal icing and colorful sprinkles
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10.This cake maker not only perfectly resigned using his baking skills but also advertised his new business.

Cake shaped like a resignation letter, signed by Chris Holmes, announcing departure from Border Force to pursue cake business
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11.This driver got the best petty revenge.

A large SUV tightly parked in a small garage with minimal clearance around it
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12.As did this person.

Summary of Reddit post: The narrator shares a story about quitting a job due to constant pestering over filing rules, despite their consistent compliance
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13.This iconic employee was cognisant of the hole he was leaving behind.

Greeting card with "Sorry for your loss" and text inside stating, "It's me. I leave in three weeks." Signed Todd
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14.This employee also knew their worth.

Sympathy card with flowers, reading: "I can't even begin to understand the depth of your loss."
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15.This person said, "So I'm replaceable? Bet."

Summary of text: The writer quit their job before being fired due to personal conflicts, suspecting a setup. They found a new job and are happier now
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16.This person knew it's not goodbye to your coworkers — it's see you later (in therapy).

Framed image of a cartoon plankton with text: "Goodbye everyone, I remember you all in therapy."
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17.This person left a symbolic resignation.

Resignation letter on toilet paper, symbolizing poor treatment by company. Ends with "Sincerely" and a simple doodle of a toilet
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18.These employees put their employer on blast when they left — as they should.

Sign on a door reads: "Attention, the Dickey’s crew has quit. The store is understaffed, and the owner doesn’t care. Visit the Lewis Center store!"
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19.This worker did the same.

Sign at store: Employee left because the door was locked and there was a lack of communication. Employer urged to manage and communicate better
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20.And these workers put their boss on blast for an utterly terrible thing he said.

Sign on store gate criticizes Jamie for using illness as excuse, mentions lost job due to mistreatment of staff and keys given back. Signed by Niki, Jess, TJ
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21.This worker gave their boss a taste of their own medicine.

Text message discussing a manager avoiding an employee on pay day and admitting plans to resign due to this recurring issue and job dissatisfaction
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22.This person decided to give their boss a few notes before quitting.

Typed note with handwritten corrections, rating of B 8/10, and comments on spelling and grammar errors
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23.This hotel employee left a scathing resignation letter on the front desk.

Resignation letter detailing frustrations with disrespect at work, ending with a bold, large print statement: "I QUIT."

24.This person just did what their boss wanted.

Reddit post titled "My favorite time I've ever quit a job," recounting a story about quitting a gas station job due to management issues
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25.This person quit via meme, because why not?

Two meme panels with a man: top rejects resignation forms, bottom approves quitting via meme. Text below states last day is May 15th
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26.This person took advantage of a company trip before jumping ship just because they could.

Summary of text: The author shares a story from years ago about being offered a 10-cent raise for a management role, feeling undervalued, and quitting
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27.Quitting on a napkin — with a farting drawing — is pretty darn iconic if you ask me.

A napkin with handwritten text saying, "Yo I'll be gone on the 25th," alongside a cartoon doodle of a character
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28.Although this well-drawn dinosaur may be even better.

Hand-drawn dinosaur with text reading, "This is a drawing of a dinosaur. It is also my 2 weeks notice."
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29.And finally...Alexa, play "Vigilante Shit" by Taylor Swift.

Summary of the image text: A man seeks revenge on a company that replaced him by gaining his new boss's trust, advising against it, and ultimately resigning
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