Nearly Half of Workers Admit to Revenge Quitting. Here’s Why.

The Rise of “Revenge Quitting”: It’s Not an Exit, It’s a Statement

We have all had that day. The one where a disrespectful comment from a boss, a toxic team dynamic, or one too many broken promises pushes you past your breaking point. For a growing number of employees, the response is no longer a quiet job search—it’s an immediate, decisive walkout.

This act has a name: revenge quitting. It’s the workplace equivalent of a dramatic mic drop. An employee, fueled by frustration, abruptly resigns without notice as a final act of protest against a job that has failed them.

And it is far more common than you might think. According to a major survey from Monster of over 3,600 U.S. workers, this isn’t a rare occurrence. A staggering 47% of employees admit they have quit a job.

This isn’t just about leaving for a better opportunity; it’s about making a powerful statement on the way out. Let’s break down why this is happening and what it really means.

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