Lots of us have gotten so fed up at work, we’ve thought about just walking out and never looking back, but new research shows a growing number of people actually do it. There’s even a term for it - “revenge quitting” - which is when employees suddenly resign without notice as a way to show their frustration. It’s fueled by emotion and new research reveals just how common the trend has become.
Monster has just released their Revenge Quitting Report, based on a survey of 36-hundred employees across the country. According to their poll, nearly half (47%) admit to revenge quitting themselves.
- Another 57% have seen at least one coworker revenge quit.
- Almost nine in 10 (87%) believe revenge quitting is justified in a poor work environment, as 52% see it as a valid form of protest. And a third (35%) think it’s justified in extreme cases.
- Toxic work environments are the biggest reason people give for revenge quitting (32%), with poor management or leadership coming in a close second (31%).
- Others have done it over feeling disrespected or undervalued (23%), having unmet promises or expectations (5%), low pay or lack of benefits (4%), and poor work-life balance (3%).
- So, most workers don’t walk out over money, they do it over culture, leadership and a lack of respect on the job.
- But revenge quitting doesn’t always mean an immediate exit. Some stay longer before finally leaving, including 18% who stayed more than two years before quitting, 10% who stayed between one and two years and 9% who stuck it out for six to 12 months.
- The survey also asked what changes would keep workers from leaving suddenly and the top response is improved workplace culture (63%).
- Others would rethink revenge quitting if there was more recognition for contributions (47%), a new boss (46%), a raise (46%) or clear career advancement opportunities (42%).
Source: Monster
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