the termrevenge quitting("revenge resignation") has gained prominence in the job market to describe an increasingly common phenomenon: when professionals resign impulsively, driven by frustration or resentment accumulated in the corporate environment
According to Virgilio Marques dos Santos, specialist in professional development and co-founder of FM2S Education and Consulting (startup based in the Scientific and Technological Park of Unicamp), this type of decision is usually not motivated by a search for new opportunities, but out of a desire to protest or "teach a lesson" to the company
"Although it may seem liberating at the moment", therevenge quitting é, many times, an emotional and not strategic reaction, what generates significant consequences for the career and financial stability of the professional, analysis
Burnout at work has been identified as one of the most common causes of this behavior. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is already recognized as an occupational phenomenon, what makes many professionals feel that abrupt departure is the only solution to their burnout. "This impulsive attitude, often linked to a disconnection from the company's values or even to an idealization of 'mass layoffs', harms the career irreversibly, explain the specialist
He emphasizes that the problem is not the frustration itself, what is legitimate, but the way it is managed. "Between the stimulus and the response, there is a space. In this space, "it is the power to choose the answer", quote him, referring to the thought of Viktor Frankl. THErevenge quittingignores this space and results in hasty decisions that do not contribute to professional growth
Although quitting a job can be a necessary decision in some cases, the specialist warns about the importance of a planned exit. Abrupt breakups compromise financial and professional future, especially in times of economic uncertainty, affirms. He emphasizes that the way one leaves a job impacts relationships in the job market
Before making definitive decisions, professionals need to reflect on what is really causing the discomfort. Many times, the root of the problem is not in the work itself, but in specific situations that could possibly be resolved with dialogue, follow. Thus, seeking an open conversation with leaders or colleagues leads to unexpected solutions, in addition to demonstrating maturity and commitment. "When the exit is inevitable", planning is essential. Ensure a safe transition, with another opportunity already lined up or a financial reserve, helps to avoid regrets
Furthermore, moments of dissatisfaction also reveal themselves as valuable opportunities for self-development. It is the ideal time to seek new learnings, courses or mentoring, broadening horizons for better opportunities in the future. Leaving what no longer serves us is important, but the focus should be on the future we want to build, and not in revenge, reflects
Finally, he cites Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence"“, to reinforce the importance of managing emotions. "Transforming frustrations into levers for growth and letting go of what no longer makes sense are mature and strategic attitudes", capable of opening new paths in the career. 2025 could be the year you turn adversities into opportunities, with focus and emotional intelligence to build a more promising future, concludes
