Strange Stories: Rage Quitting

We discuss the visceral to viral “F**k You! I Quit!” announcements from Walmart and Burlington employees. We consider how far-reaching and universal this message appears on social media and in the broader work culture. CW | TW: This episode discusses profanity-laden public resignations–take some notes. Listener discretion is advised. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources YouTube Clip: Walmart Worker Quits Over Intercom: Beth McGrath Resigns Over Store Loudspeaker: F-k this job. (Inside Stories) Article: “Walmart Worker Resigns Over Store Loudspeakers: ‘F-k This Job’” by Fox 5 NY Staff (Fox 5) Article: “Disgruntled Carencro Walmart Employee Quits Her Job Over Store Intercom, Posts Video to Facebook” by DJ Digital (973 TheDawg) Article: “‘F*** This Job’: Video of Walmart Worker’s Resignation Viewed Over 23,000 Times” by Jack Beresford (Newsweek) Article: “Employee Quits After Announcing ‘I Hate This Job’ Over Store’s PA System” by Rebecca Flood (Newsweek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices