When a person decides to leave their job, it can be for many reasons. The boss may be bad, they could be unhappy with the line of work, or they could simply be moving on to something bigger and better. Regardless of the whys, some people just want to leave with a bang.
Who said that you can't quit and have fun at the same time? These guys certainly went out in style. All praise to the internet, these resignations are now available for our amusement. Let's dive in and take a look at the subtle art of quitting your job!
Quitting In Dinosaur Language
Often times, people are forced to work jobs that they don't love just to survive and pay bills. This person was probably so bored at his/her job and ended up doodling the dinosaur. Next thing you know, he/she decides to quit.
Why? Because the five minutes spent on the piece of art was probably more enjoyable than months and years of work. Also, we have to admit that this employee has a knack for drawing. The other side of the paper mentioned the name of this particular T-Rex—and guess what—it's 'Quitmyjobosaurus.'
Goodbye Colleagues And Goodbye Everybody
It isn't news that most people, at some point in their lives, have worked in fast food joints or restaurants. According to CNBC, employee turnover rates in fast-food chains are insanely high (and we can see why). This particular member of Wendy's staff had enough.
When he decided to leave the burger joint, he wanted to do it in style. Plus, he wanted to make sure it was the first thing that the manager saw when he came into work. Therefore, this employee moved around the letters of the neon sign at the entrance to state that he quit.
I'm Done Working Here *Drops Mic*
Usually, dropping the microphone at the end of some kind of action signifies a triumph. Elizabeth Young is an employee who gave her two week's notice in a non-rude but savage manner. She did not forget to thank her boss for the good times.
In her very informal notice letter, she sketched an image of a dropped mic and did not forget to explain it too. We think it's fair because you don't want your employer to be confused after all. Although we have seen comedians and public speakers perform the action, this clearly is one of the best mic drops so far.
Five Guys Lost A Funny Soul
David Sell died. Wait, what? That was probably the reaction of his boss and colleagues. But Sell probably did not care because he made death humorous. Having worked at Five Guys for four years, it was time for him to move on.
Sell did not mind spending a few extra bucks to print out what looks like funeral pamphlets to make sure his workplace felt his void. He attached the brochure to his letter of resignation, and as much as his manager was shocked, we're pretty sure he/she had a pretty good laugh.
I Quit But Let's Party
Who'd want to miss a perfectly good chance to enjoy great food and chug down free drinks? We don't know about you, but this person surely was not going to miss the office Christmas party—not even after he/she quit.
This member of staff was leaving work and made it one hundred percent sure that his/her boss could read it. Hence, the 'I QUIT' in the extra-large font. Nevertheless, he/she did not forget to add a postscript in the tiniest font possible, mentioning their arrival to the annual office Christmas party.
Error In One's Own Way
The designer who made this warning was not feeling like he was treated the way he deserves. It was surely a smart way to pinpoint his skills and convince the employer that the company would be better off with him.
Maybe the said designer did not really want to lose his job because he did give his boss the opportunity to renegotiate. We just hope that the person on the receiving end was not arrogant enough to click ignore. However, given the language used in the message, we doubt there was any temptation to renegotiate.
Resignation That Comes With A Price Tag
Jobs in retail are not for everyone, and this employee was one of those who wasn't happy. His choice for informing his resignation was, well, different. While marking the prices of the appliances, the store worker thought it was a good idea to slip some important details into a price tag.
Here we have a photo of the price label of a NuWave Pro Infrared Oven. If you look closely, you'll notice a comment about his boss and a line about his departure in block letters. By the time an authorized person sees this, the employee would be long gone.
Sarcastic Notice To The Boss
Cards are a universal means of addressing and wishing someone well on an eventful day. A card is always a heartfelt way to convey a message, and this employee took the use of a sympathy card to the next level.
Alex made sure the company he worked for, knew that they were losing an asset. Yet, he wasn't rude about it. Therefore, he gave his two-week notice written on a condolence card. Was he really sorry? We guess we'll never know, but Alex's level of sarcasm is definitely out of this world.
Now On Theaters
As the list goes by, you realize that a formal letter or email of resignation is too much to ask. Some workers' decisions to quit must be super spontaneous because many don't seem to have a pen, paper, or a computer at their disposal.
The theater worker who was responsible for changing the cinema sign had enough of his employer's drama and wanted to quit immediately. This person rearranged the letters on the signboard to get his very precise message across—not just so his boss can see—but any passerby. It looks like the boss will be changing the sign after all.
Proud Quitter
While quitting a bad habit or addiction is frowned upon, quitting a job or commitment is deemed as a weakness. Bella Scocozza, a former employee at Gringo's, could not care less about what others would think of her. In fact, she highlighted her weakness.
When Bella decided to quit, she drew a cartoon of herself with a wide grin (expressing her joy). It also had a rainbow stretching over her head (signifying the comfort of quitting), with the word "I'm a quitter" written on top. She quit and was certainly proud to have done so. You go, girl!
The Shortest Letter Of Resignation Ever
Sometimes, less is more. In this letter of resignation, the entire sheet of paper only holds less than ten words. Among them is the actual message that only consists of two words. Still, it makes a rather bold and official statement.
It simply states, "I Quit." It's not much, but it clearly conveys the message to the reader. This person did not want to cause any dramatic incidents and just got his resignation over with. However, it's not wise to have wasted a whole sheet of paper for that. Go green and write an email instead.
Sweet Goodbye
Some people don't particularly leave their jobs because they are terrible or are unhappy working there. Employees often move on because they find better and high-paying jobs. Therefore, there's no reason to leave with any bad blood whatsoever.
This employee decided she was going to inform of her departure and treat her colleagues to a feast of cupcakes at the same time. She managed to squeeze in her last day of work and wished everyone else luck. Just like the cupcakes, she seems very sweet! Also, let's just appreciate her efforts in baking 48 cupcakes.
The Award For Uncanny Humor Goes To. . .
If there's an award for making someone uncomfortable, this employee should win it. We wonder what happened at his job to make him hate his boss so much. Even though Mitchel had already handed in his two weeks' notice, he decided to have some last-minute fun.
The notorious employee wrote an email to his boss with the sole aim of making his supervisor feel nervous, angry, and whatnot. First, Mitchel tricked his boss into believing his fly was unzipped (not cool). Next, he instilled worry, writing about a self-destructive message. Finally, for no imaginable reason, Mitchel mentioned of his unzipped fly.
Gone In A Second
Luke made a life-changing discovery while he was doing his thing on the toilet one day. Funnily enough, he could relate his job to his activity on the commode and therefore decided it was time to flush them both out. Good for him!
What's even funnier is that Luke wrote his letter of resignation in a metaphorically gross yet hilarious manner. He stated that he was "flushing you out of my life." Ouch! That surely is a burn, which the boss can hardly recover from. We might even feel slightly sorry for the employer.
Worst Boss Ever
What this employee had to go through at his place of work is illegal in many countries. There is never a valid ground for anyone to attack their co-workers. If, for some messed up kind of reason you were hurt, a manager must man up to take further action.
Sadly in this employee's case, the manager was too lazy to fill the open shift and therefore completely ignored the harassing. Luckily, this employee had the guts to get up and leave, and on his way out, he did not forget to let the customers know of him being bullied.
Killing Many Birds With One Stone
Chris Holmes is one smart man. He baked a lovely looking (and no doubt delicious) cake on his 31st birthday as a treat to his fellow workers. He also made sure he included his notice of resignation in the cake. The amount of information this cake holds is unbelievable.
While he wished the organization well, Chris did not forget to slip in a thing or two about his new business venture in there. What better way to market a cake business than letting potential customers try the cake? Also, we'd like to take a moment to appreciate his impeccable icing handwriting.
Not Just Leaving The Job, But The Planet
Who said resignation letters had to be boring long notices with unending paragraphs? They don't have to be if you think outside the box. Or in this case—out of the world. Out of the many employees that have left the firm through the years, Tom's boss will unquestionably remember him.
Why? Because Tom created a unique 8x10 poster of him going out of the world, traveling through the stars. Yes, that was his notice of departure. Why "T Bone" was leaving earth on a vacuum cleaner is a problem for another day.
Careful With The Selection Of Words
This Hoyts Cinemas employee was so eager to leave his job that he could not be bothered to find a clean piece of paper. Instead, he wrote his note of resignation on the back of a Hoyts' receipt. It appears that he had too much strength and courage for the job.
While he may have been a little too precise as to his excessive production of testosterone, we think it's hilarious. Let's put it this way—since he probably believed extra capabilities—he had the "cojones" to quit. It surely is a carefully worded message.
Quitting Mario Style
This company lost a company programmer who was willing to go the extra mile to announce his departure. One can only imagine his dedication and hard work towards the company. If only they had treated him well. Nevertheless, they are now a day late and one programmer short.
This talented programmer went back to the good old days and created his own version of Super Mario Bros. Every time Mario scored a mushroom, the words "I Quit" would appear on the screen. Finally, when the player (the employer in this case) would reach the end, Mario goes down the flagpole and disappears forever.
Matt Out
In a span of three years, Matt has had enough at his workplace. In fact, he did not want to waste another moment of his life on the job that he loathed so much. He decided to literally throw in the [paper] towel on his job.
Matt's quick notice of resignation only took two paper towels and eight words to be precise. One of the papers was titled 'Matt's Official Resignation,' while the other contained some insensitive language. Nonetheless, if you are a humorous person, you'd probably laugh it off.
That Time Nicky Messed Up
It seems that Nicky has forgotten the time and effort this person has put towards the job. He/she was not happy with Nicky's email, and this was their response, with a hint of sarcasm injected into it. We're impressed with its flow of words.
Nicky has got to understand that covering someone else's shift at a time of need is a huge favor. Plus, who calls in sick only twice in four years? This employee deserves an award and a raise. But hey, at least he/she is going to take the day off tomorrow.
I Apologize (But Not Really)
If you work 47.5 hours a week and don't get paid overtime, why are you still working there? That's a question directed at this employee who waited seven months to quit. Whoever this manager is, he/she does not deserve the title.
Mental health is as important as physical health, if not more. Therefore, when this person's stepmother lost her battle with cancer, the fact that he/she needed some time to mourn and adjust is understandable. Since the boss had problems with that, this employee gave him an actual problem, which is having to hunt for a replacement.
You'll Never See Me Again
This person clearly does not know how to start, end, or simply write a proper email. Take notes because an email, especially one of such magnitude must have a proper greeting, closing, and an elaborate piece of text. But he ignored it all and summed everything up in just 12 words.
Although it's far from professional, we understand why he did not bother. If you don't plan on reporting back to your workplace ever, why bother with formalities? He simply made sure that his supervisor got the message of his resignation loud and clear.
Judas Of The Workplace
The management of the organization one works for would wish you well and be happy to give a good reference ONLY if you left on good terms. Many would even be proud that you learned from the job and moved on as a more qualified and experienced person.
Well, this person did learn from the job. In fact, he learned a lot more than he was supposed to, and by the power of the internet, he released it out for the world to see. Also, what's with the colorful markers? Anyway, we're pretty sure any chance of getting a reference is long gone.
Hit Me Up On. . .
If a person has been a good employee and a great colleague, there's no doubt that his/her workplace would be upset when he/she leaves. They might even throw a farewell party for their fellow worker. However, this isn't always the case.
It looks like bidding farewell to Nancy was not on top of her co-workers' to-do-list. Therefore, she made it her business to inform everyone of her departure by sticking a note on the noticeboard. While she wished everyone well, Nancy did not forget to include her Instagram username and Snapchat ID so they could keep in touch.
Work Is A Game
This company was kind enough to create a form for employees that wanted to leave. Unlike some people mentioned previously, this employee did not have to stress about the letter and had one job, which is to fill out the resignation that comes in the design of a form.
Not only is it a question for the manager, but we too wonder if this person was drunk while filling out the form or just did not care enough to be serious. We do think he was high on World of Warcraft, a game he referenced as his new place of work (broken realm known as Outland).
Anger Explosion
The award of hostility goes to—Andrew. As you can understand, this is in no way an official resignation or an acceptable form of communication. We could hardly get through with reading because of the numerous blurred out expletives. It looks like Andrew needs a chill pill.
However, if, as he stated, his boss was a drunkard, then both parties are to blame. Let's just hope that both Andrew and his ex-boss has evolved as people. The boss, with a firm grip on his alcoholism, and Andrew, working on his anger issues.
Unprofessional Boss Equals No Business
Punctuality is a trait that everyone learns early on in kindergarten. Getting someplace on time is a strength. One that is certainly overrated at that. When it comes to work, punctuality is of grave importance, and while it is a rule of thumb for everyone, a boss should set an example.
This employee made a good call shutting down the store and leaving. If you have to work under a person who cannot be bothered to inform you that they're running late, you don't have to work at all. Surely, he was cool with being fired too.
Domino Effect
This resignation letter is similar to that meme on Social Media about losing a pen resulting in death. When this employee decided he was done with the company, he decided to leave but wanted to let the manager know why in an insane way.
The highlight of his departure is the insufficient salary. But how does a low pay let one eat more? The domino effect expressed in this letter is quite confusing. However, we are more eager to find out which business would be affected by employees carrying a few extra pounds.
Cheers To Moving On
While some employees leave their workplaces in bad faith, countless others are just pursuing better endeavors. People like the latter would take their time to express gratitude and wish their management and fellow staff members well.
Nino Gupana planned the perfectly social way to give her two weeks' notice and enjoy one last drink with her work family. She removed the original label off a bottle of Jack Daniel's and custom-designed one with details of her departure. We're quite certain that many bosses would prefer a good bourbon over a boring old' letter.
Great Relief
An employee who was tired of being treated badly, finally decided to flush his job down the toilet. Instead of writing his letter of resignation on a regular piece of paper, this person decided to utilize the company's supply of toilet paper.
Funnily enough, he symbolized a commode and bathroom activity, to how he felt by working at the company in question. It looks like he had a rough couple of years. How does one face the boss for the remaining two weeks after being so rude with the notice?
Look For A New Special Friend
As a naturally humorous person, this employee wanted to say his goodbyes on a funny note. Therefore, he went hunting for the perfect Hallmark card that would both bring a tear to the edge of your eye, as well as make you giggle at the end.
He chose a sympathy card designed for the loss of a pet cat. While he refers to himself as the 'special friend' on the words on the card, he announced his permanent leave at the same time. The manager would now have to find a new 'special friend' to fulfill his work.
Obesity Won't Look Good On The Company
Here we have another one of those vicious cycles that is almost the same as the last one. Except for this time, it is about a blogger who won't have time to write while still working the day job. These employees care way too much about their bosses.
We are so confused about why everyone talks about getting fat, though. Even in this letter, the domino effect created, hits back at gaining weight and affecting the company's image. It appears that eating has now become the solution to all problems.
All Aboard The Pirate Ship
At first glance, this letter of resignation looks like any regular letter. Firstly, the employee expresses his thanks to the manager for the opportunities and lessons. However, when you keep reading, you'll notice the weird and shocking turn the email takes.
This employee states that he plans to go after his lifelong dream of becoming a pirate. In fact, he is very elaborate about it, with words like "swashbuckling corsair" included. The closing of the supposedly official email offers his boss the opportunity to join his pirate ship as First Officer. The company should have done regular mental health checkups.
CEO's Twitter Resignation
No one would expect such a famous icon and businessman to end their tenure on Twitter. Especially not on a funny note. However, Jonathan I. Schwartz ended his 15-year long tenure as CEO of Sun Microsystems by going on social media.
Schwartz gave his notice of resignation at a time when the company was in a financial crisis. He went on to reveal truths that should have stayed buried, like how they "stalled too many customers." Hopefully, as CEO, he gave a much more official letter of resignation to the organization.
Gibberish Letter Of Resignation
Are we the only ones who thought this was an extract from Shakespeare's work? With a withdrawal letter written at this level, we hope this person left the job to pursue a career as a writer. Also, we doubt if the boss understood a word.
On the other hand, we feel like he/she may have used a thesaurus on every word. Because let's admit it, some of this is absolute jargon. One thing we know for sure is that the 24th day of May 2015 was his/her last day of work.
Printer Out After 14 Years Of Service
Just like us humans, office equipment does give up too. Sometimes it because they are tired of doing the same job over and over again. In this case, this LaserJet 4050 has been fulfilling the staff's printing needs for 14 years.
We can all agree that this is some innocent humor. Of course, an employee printed this letter out, and given the stress that work can bring, it is a good way to make everyone have a good laugh. Only if this printing buddy could have a farewell party like most employees get...
Loss Of A Great Employee
Unlike every other notice letters, this one is well-written and professional. While it has been written in an eye-catching font, the choice of words used surely brought a tear or two for the reader. Pat should consider a job as a writer.
He is thankful for the one year spent as a Store Associate at the office supply store. However, he may have also given the impression that he doesn't want to stay in touch with anyone after his departure. With such a well-written letter, one can only imagine how flawless Pat's work would have been.
When The Internet Writes Up Another's Resignation
Reddit, as many of us already know, is a social news platform. Out of the multiple uses that it may have, this person decided to give its users free rein over his official resignation letter. As predicted, the internet went all out.
One individual with a rather eerie imagination wrote up a letter that would make the reader fear for his life. We don't know how, but this person's work would have been perfect for a fiction movie (if it doesn't already exist). As much as this letter made us wonder, we don't buy any of it!