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revenge quitting
What does revenge quitting mean?
Resigning from a job abruptly and often publicly as an act of retaliation against an employer, typically after feeling mistreated, undervalued, or ignored.
"After being passed over yet again, she went revenge quitting with a resignation email cc'ing the whole company."
Origin
Named in workplace-trend coverage around 2024-2025, related to rage applying and loud quitting.
Frequently asked questions
What is revenge quitting?
It is resigning abruptly, often publicly, as an act of retaliation against an employer after feeling mistreated, undervalued, or ignored.
How does revenge quitting differ from quiet quitting?
Quiet quitting means doing only the bare minimum, while revenge quitting is a dramatic, spiteful exit meant to make a statement.
When did the term appear?
It was named in workplace-trend coverage around 2024-2025, alongside rage applying and loud quitting.
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