Every Monday morning, millions of employees fantasize about quitting while staring blankly at their screens, sipping coffee that tastes like regret. “That’s it. I’m done. I’m quitting.” They whisper, opening LinkedIn to browse jobs they’ll never apply for.
Welcome to the Great Resignation Fantasy—where everyone dreams of leaving their job, but somehow, the same faces show up to the same Zoom calls year after year.
The Cycle of Almost Quitting High
Every employee goes through the same emotional rollercoaster:
☕ Monday: “I can’t do this anymore.”
🗂 Tuesday: “Maybe I’ll start looking for a new job.”
💼 Wednesday: “Okay, but will the new place have work-from-home Fridays?”
💰 Thursday: “Wait… do I really want to lose my salary and health insurance?”
🏖 Friday: “I’ll just take a long weekend and think about it.”
Then Monday rolls around, and the cycle starts all over again.
The Many Reasons No One Actually Quits
1️⃣ The Illusion of “Just One More Paycheck”
Every employee swears they’ll quit next month. But then comes rent, EMIs, student loans, and that weekend trip to Goa. Suddenly, the dream of quitting turns into “Let me just stay a little longer.”
2️⃣ The Fear of Something Worse
Sure, your boss is annoying, your KPIs make no sense, and your workload is borderline criminal. But what if the next job is even worse? Better the devil you know…
3️⃣ The Golden Handcuffs
Your job is soul-crushing, but they give you free coffee, meal coupons, and the occasional team lunch. Is that enough to keep you? Apparently, yes.
4️⃣ The Fake Escape Plan
Updating your CV? ✅
Polishing your LinkedIn profile? ✅
Actually applying? ❌
Because procrastination is easier than change.
The Final Thought: Will You Ever Quit?
Probably not. But that’s okay. Because as long as you keep pretending to look for a new job, it still feels like you have options.
So go ahead—open Naukri.com in one tab and Excel in another. One day, you might actually send that resignation email. But until then, see you at the next pointless meeting.
No Disclaimer
If you thought this was a guide on how to quit your job, sorry to disappoint. This is just a brutally honest reflection of corporate life, where everyone dreams of escaping but no one actually does. If you felt personally attacked, don’t worry—so did your entire team. Now, get back to work before your boss notices. 🚀
