For many young people, a steady job is a lifeline to support their families. But what happens when the workplace turns toxic? Sometimes, even the best jobs become unbearable, often because of a difficult boss, pushing employees to hand in their resignations.
A recent viral resignation letter shows a similar situation where frustration finally boiled over, capturing the attention of thousands online.
The Resignation Letter That Went Viral
‘JAY Decor’ is a construction company in Tanzania with over 100,000 followers on its official Instagram account. The company recently shared a photo of a resignation letter written by an employee named AC Minza, who quit due to frustration with his boss and the company’s policies.
The letter is brief but clear, plainly stating the reason for his resignation.
Contents Of The Viral Letter
The resignation letter is now viral. In it, he wrote: “Dear Sir, I am resigning because in this company only targets increase, not salary. I work, I don’t perform magic.”
The letter even bears the company’s official stamp.
Company’s Response And Public Reaction
The company’s Instagram caption reads: “We received this resignation letter today. We suspect it was written as a joke and posted on social media, as the paper looks like it came from an office diary. Usually, such letters are written on plain paper or sent via email. However, we cannot confirm its authenticity.”
The post has gone viral, receiving over 16,000 likes and more than 100 comments. One user said, “I’m saving this to use later.” Another commented, “This person is absolutely right — you can’t increase someone’s responsibilities without increasing their pay.” Another added, “If targets don’t rise with increments, then raising them makes no sense.”