There are countless reasons why people choose to resign from their jobs—lack of career growth, workplace stress, better opportunities elsewhere, or even a misalignment with personal goals. However, once in a while, a resignation story stands out for its bizarreness. Such is the case of a man from Delhi, who decided to quit his job not because of professional dissatisfaction or personal conflicts, but because his salary didn’t grow quickly enough to afford his desired phone!
Rishabh Singh, co-founder of EngineerHub, an online platform designed for engineering students, recently shared a screenshot of the resignation email on X. The straightforward email was from a person called Rahul Bairwa who informed HR of the reason for his resignation. In his resignation letter, Rahul said, “After two wonderful years of dedication and hard work, it seems my salary has remained as frozen as my hopes for an increment.”
While the stagnant career and salary sure was the base of Rahul’s concern, this resignation letter was triggered by his inability to buy his desired phone. He wrote, “I really wanted to Pre-book iQ00 13 at just 51,999 on 5th December but with this salary it’s not possible. I’m worried how will my career move fast, if I don’t have enough salary to buy fastest phone in India?”
Hence, Rahul decided to explore opportunities where growth is more than just a buzzword. He mentioned that his last working day would be December 4, 2024, and assured a smooth handover. He concluded by expressing gratitude for the experience and memories he gained during his time with the company.
As the post went viral, the comment section of the post erupted with reactions from netizens. While many related to the resignation letter, others thought that this was a paid promotion of the brand. One user commented, “Your tweet missed out on the paid as tag.” while another commented, “Better give him that phone and keep him”.
A third user said, “He might have gone for EMI as most of the employee class go for to fulfill their desire. I hope he had an another company offer to start better 2025 onwards.”
