Work can be stressful, but for some employees, staying in a toxic environment may feel even worse than leaving without another job lined up.
According to The Sun Malaysia, a discussion about quitting toxic jobs went viral online after a Threads user shared that she had submitted her resignation letter despite not having a new offer waiting for her.
‘Do I regret it? No’
The woman resigned on June 26 after allegedly experiencing unpleasant treatment at work. She claimed that after handing in her resignation, her boss began portraying her as the “villain” during meetings with customers and staff.
The situation allegedly escalated when her boss shouted at her and banged on her desk. The OP said she had worked at the company for nearly four years and had 17 years of working experience overall.
Despite not having another job offer at the time, she said she did not regret submitting the letter.
Netizens share similar experiences
Her post quickly struck a chord with many online users, with several netizens saying they had also left toxic workplaces without securing another job first.
One user shared that they once resigned without a backup plan, but managed to receive a better job offer two months later.
Others said that while financial stability is important, mental and emotional wellbeing should not be ignored, especially when a workplace becomes too draining.
Some also pointed out that managers should not use their position to shout at or intimidate employees.
Choosing peace over toxic workplaces
For many netizens, the discussion was not about encouraging people to resign recklessly, but about recognising when a workplace has become harmful.
Several users said they would rather take the risk of job hunting again than stay in an environment where they are constantly stressed, belittled, or emotionally drained.
One person who had stayed with the same employer for more than 10 years said their biggest regret was not resigning earlier.
The viral discussion has since sparked wider conversations about workplace culture, toxic bosses, and why more employees are now choosing peace of mind over job security.
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