'The company just isn't really meeting my expectations': Employee shocks employer, quits while giving them a taste of their own medicine

After a lifetime of being told that "It's not personal" and "It's just business," it's surprising how personally employers take a resignation—finally getting to see things in a different light when they come face to face with a situation where they're not in control. Some employers handle the sense of rejection better than others, rationalizing it in a positive light for both parties. But others will feel a sense of frustration, reacting poorly to the sense of rejection itself and the associated idea that they might have done something wrong. Plus, there's always the risk of losing business continuity, knowledge, and experience. But, if that's the case, what were they doing to ensure you wanted to stay?

After feeling undervalued or underpaid, many workers will begin to look for new roles. That's not necessarily saying that any time a worker leaves a role, the employer has done something wrong; sometimes, growth and time lead two parties to a place where things can't continue… It's not you, it's me—no, really, it's true. You're wonderful, I just need to see if there are any other cubicles out there for me. I'm so sorry.

This employee shared their experience of quitting their job in dramatic fashion, using a phrase that their employer had repeated many times when firing other workers. They shared an account of their experience on a popular Reddit workplace discussion community.

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