HR Glossary
Revenge Quitting
Resigning abruptly and dramatically as a form of protest against poor treatment at work.
Definition
Revenge quitting is when an employee resigns suddenly and publicly — sometimes without notice — as a direct reaction to feeling mistreated, overlooked, or undervalued by their employer.
Why It Matters
It underscores why proactive grievance handling and exit interviews matter — by the time it happens, the relationship is usually unsalvageable.