Bad Boss or Toxic Workplace? These Are the Top 8 Reasons Why People Resign From Their Jobs

Feel like walking out? Dropping the mic? Handing in a one-sentence resignation letter? You’re not alone.

Painful commuting experiences, toxic productivity cultures, uninspiring leaders—Everyone has their reasons for wanting to quit. The past two years have taught us that not even a recession or inflation can stop workers from resigning when they prioritize their health and sanity over company numbers and revenues. The workforce is in a new era, one where they aren’t afraid to know what they deserve. 

There are a lot of reasons why someone, whether they’re managers or rank-and-file workers, might want to resign. All the offers for raises and benefits aren’t usually enough to change someone’s mind once it’s set on quitting. In an international study by McKinsey & Company on the Great Resignation—and the subsequent Great Renegotiation—these were found to be the biggest reasons why people quit their jobs. 

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If you're part of the minority (or perhaps the majority) ready to call it quits, we've got your back. Resigning should be done with care. So, as much as you might want to file a savage one-line resignation letter... don't. 

Reign in your frustration and do it the right way—with the right amount of professionalism and passive-aggressiveness. Read our quitting guides below. 

Time to Quit: How to Resign and Leave Your Job Gracefully

How to Cope If You Can't Resign From the Job You Hate Just Yet

And our favorite: 

How to Resign Without Pissing People Off