Quitting a job is usually a nerve-wracking experience. You rehearse what you’ll say, brace for an awkward reaction, and try not to burn any bridges (unless you’re planning on becoming a hermit). But some people? They go out in style.
Here are some of the most legendary, hilarious, and downright ridiculous ways people have said, “I’m outta here.”
1. The Resignation Cake
Why send a boring email when you can bake your two weeks’ notice into a cake? One employee literally decorated a cake with the words: “I quit. Sorry for your loss.” HR probably needed a slice to process that one.
2. The Live News Resignation
A news anchor in Alaska quit on air by dropping the ultimate line: “F** it, I quit.”* Turns out, she wanted to start a business in the cannabis industry. We assume she left immediately to go “celebrate.”
3. The Passive-Aggressive Spotify Playlist
One employee created a Spotify playlist for their boss, featuring songs like Take This Job and Shove It, We’re Never Ever Getting Back Together, and Hit the Road Jack. Subtle.
4. The Airport Banner Quitter
Why hand in a resignation letter when you can rent a plane to fly a banner that says “I QUIT!” over your office? This is an actual thing that happened. Talk about going above and beyond.
5. The Interpretive Dance Resignation
A marketing employee quit via a full-blown interpretive dance to Kanye West’s Gone, filming the whole thing and posting it on YouTube. It went viral. The boss? Probably still confused.
6. The Whiteboard Mic Drop
One worker wrote “I QUIT” on the office whiteboard, circled it for emphasis, and walked out. No further explanation needed.
7. The Resignation via Sticky Notes
Imagine walking into your office to find an entire wall covered in colorful sticky notes spelling out “BYE!” A graphic designer pulled this off, proving once and for all that creativity has no limits.
8. The ‘Reverse Job Interview’
One employee walked into their boss’s office and said, “Why should I stay here?” When the boss fumbled for an answer, they smiled, said “Yeah, that’s what I thought”, and walked out. Power move.
9. The Fake Press Conference
Someone quit by setting up a fake press conference, complete with a microphone, fake reporters, and a speech thanking their “fans” (a.k.a. coworkers) for their support during this “difficult transition.” We respect the theatrics.
10. The Zoom Call Log-Off
Remote work has brought new quitting innovations. One employee simply changed their Zoom name to “I QUIT”, turned off their camera, and never logged back in. Efficient.
Would You Try One of These?
Quitting is an art form, and some people turn it into a masterpiece. Have you ever seen a legendary resignation? Drop it in the comments—we promise we won’t tell your boss.