Have you ever thought about quitting your job after dealing with a shitty boss and toxic work culture? Well, you’re not alone.
Newly published research shows that Australians are increasingly turning to “revenge quitting.”
So, what is “revenge quitting,” and should you do it?
On Wednesday morning’s episode of The Briefing, we spoke to recruitment expert Tammie Ballis from Realistics Careers about the rise of revenge quitting, and whether walking out with a grudge is a strategic move or a career-ending decision.
“Revenge quitting” involves employees leaving their jobs dramatically, often without notice or a formal resignation.
Some take all their remaining sick and annual leave, while others go as far as changing company passwords or posting unapproved content on social media.
“A lot of the time, employees just drop everything and leave without giving any notice. That’s it. They’ve left, and it’s over,” Ballis said.
Though these actions may seem satisfying at the moment, Ballis warns they could have serious consequences.
In future job interviews, the lack of a proper resignation or negative references could raise red flags for potential employers.
“It makes the candidate or the applicant look like they’re at fault because they haven’t behaved professionally. So, this is where we’ve got to be careful when it comes to acting on impulse,” she added.
“We’re all just numbers when we work for someone else, and the business is in power. So whatever you do, whether it’s leaving without notice or writing bad reviews, it doesn’t matter. They don’t care.”
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