"Revenge quitting" is emerging as a growing trend. Employees who feel frustrated with stagnating salaries, stalled in their career growth, and undervalued, are considering leaving their jobs in a dramatic fashion.

Unlike the earlier "quiet quitting" movement, where workers gradually disengaged, revenge quitting is characterized by pent-up resentment accumulating over months or even years, ultimately resulting in abrupt resignations that can significantly disrupt organizations.

A recent Glassdoor survey suggests that nearly two-thirds of professionals feel "stuck" in their current positions and are waiting for an improved job market to present new opportunities, predicting that a surge in resignations is imminent as soon as the employment landscape shifts positively.

Additional research shows that while current quit rates are relatively low, employers are likely to see a wave of departures once economic conditions and job openings improve, when individuals seize the chance to escape unsatisfying roles, even if it means taking lateral or lower positions elsewhere.

The foundation of this trend lies in widespread dissatisfaction: 48 percent of employees cite low pay or lack of raises; 34 percent feel undervalued; and 33 percent see no clear path for advancement. Although only four percent of respondents plan to revenge quit personally, 28 percent expect to see this phenomenon at their companies within the year.

The impact for employers is potentially severe, with potential knowledge loss, higher hiring costs, and damaged morale and reputation if departures become disruptive or public. Hybrid workers and those in fields like marketing, IT, and media seem especially susceptible.

Experts indicate that revenge quitting is not a spontaneous act but rather the result of long-term issues such as broken promises about promotions, lack of transparency, and workplace disrespect. As a coping strategy, some workers are also turning to gig work or side hustles to supplement their income.

Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/revenge-quitting-could-surge-in-2025-glassdoor-survey-finds/ar-AA1v082n

So, the question for our readers is: Are Employers Experiencing Revenge Quitting?

Here is the opinion of one of the McCalmon editorial staff:

Jack McCalmon, Esq.

I haven't experienced revenge quitting or, if I did, I didn't know about the revenge part. For employers, the best you can do is to provide a positive and caring work environment that hopefully exceeds that of other employers in the community. If employees feel compensated and appreciated for their work, they tend to stay longer.

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