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"Revenge quitting" — abruptly walking out on a job specifically to punish a bad employer — is trending again, with a Monster poll finding 47% of workers admit to doing it and 87% calling it a justified response to a toxic workplace. Is torching the relationship on your way out fair payback for bad management, or a reckless move that burns a bridge you'll need later?

Revenge quitting — abruptly resigning specifically to express anger at an employer, sometimes leaving management short-staffed on purpose — has re-emerged as a named workplace trend in 2026. A Monster — Fair payback for bad management 0%, Reckless — don't burn the bridge 100% (1 vote so far).