Big 4 employee rejects sabbatical, hike to quit without backup: ‘Had a huge meltdown due to…’

A woman working at a Big 4 firm recently shared on Reddit why she was moving forward with her resignation despite the organisation’s aggressive attempts to retain her. After reaching a breaking point due to an overwhelming workload and a lack of career progression, she resigned without another job lined up. Although her managers suddenly labelled her an “exceptional resource” and offered sabbaticals, bonuses, and team changes, she recognised these as temporary fixes for a team in shambles. Choosing to prioritise her mental health, she officially rejected all offers to pursue a career break.The woman’s post has resonated with many. (Representative image created using AI). (Google Gemini)“Hi, I am a 30yo woman working in a Big 4 company. I am currently on notice period which will be ending the first week of April. I resigned without anything else lined up and I am currently not looking for any job either,” the woman wrote.Also Read:



