A resignation letter of an employee went viral as a mix of formality and humor. In this letter addressed to the HR department, he writes that two years have gone into his life where dedication and hard work went without much thought; he then humorously mentions that after two wonderful years of dedication and hard work, “it seems my salary has remained as frozen as my hopes for an increment.
The employee continues, with a smart comment about the fact that she cannot afford a mobile phone on account of stagnant salary: “I’m worried how will my career move fast, if I don’t have enough salary to buy the fastest phone in India?”
Read the viral resignation letter:
One of the finest reason for Resignation 😃 pic.twitter.com/0Gwtpcxxje
— Rishabh Singh (@merishabh_singh) January 7, 2025
The bold conclusion is the statement by the employee that they are leaving to explore opportunities “where growth isn’t just a buzzword.” They name December 4, 2024, as their last working day and promise to ensure a smooth handover. “Thank you for the experience and all the memories,” the letter ends.
Within no time, his resignation letter circulated on X (formerly Twitter), where more than 45,000 views were noted. Users replied humorously. “Better give him that phone and keep him,” said one, while another mentioned, “He might have gone for EMI as most of the employee class go for to fulfill their desire. I hope he had another company offer to start better 2025 onwards.
Some commenters speculated that the resignation letter could be a marketing stunt. One user remarked, “Subtle promotion,” while another jokingly said, “If iQOO India pays me 15,000, I’ll drop this as an actual resignation e-mail.”
Others reflected on the ongoing tug-of-war between employees and employers over profit-sharing, with one comment noting, “This existing tug-of-war between employees and employers over the profit-sharing of the company, where both sides prefer their area of interest, leads to the downfall of either side. Of course, huge profit margins make employers score over employees most of the time.”
