Good-bye, two weeks’ notice; hello, hasty exit. Nearly half of 3,600 U.S. workers have “revenge quit,” while another 23% strongly considered doing so, according to a recent poll by Monster. The biggest drivers behind revenge quitting—abruptly walking away from a job as an act of frustration rather than a planned career move—include:
• Toxic work environment: 32%
• Poor management: 31%
• Lack of respect: 23%
While 87% believe revenge quitting is justified in toxic environments, 63% say they would stay if their work environment improved, proving that retention isn’t just about pay—it’s about culture, leadership, and making employees feel valued.