Long story short, I was growing rather agitated from the gaslighting and humiliation I faced on an increasingly frequent basis. So naturally, I decided to draft a resignation notice and carry it around in my backpack in case they decided to pull something. At this point, I didn't care about any of the bureaucratic repercussions of quitting vs getting fired. It was about self-respect and salvaging what's left of my sanity. well. I was handed my “notice of separation” an hour after I printed the damn thing. I'm not encouraging anyone else to do this as my situation is unique to me, but I'd still like to share a rough draft of what In threw in my boss's face. keep in mind, by that point, all of the paperwork pertaining to my termination has already been processed. Technically, I was fired before I even entered the building.
(Let me know in the comments if you want me to make a separate post laying out the entirety of this shitshow as a drama in 3 acts. The backstory is pretty fucked up…)
Dear [manager]
Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my position as a Starbucks Barista. I understand that you will need time to find a replacement, and I am happy to come in for any upcoming shifts posted as of today.
Since joining the team in late September, I’ve learned a great deal. It wasn’t so long ago that I started coming into work feeling confident in my performance. I want to thank my supervisors for mentoring me when I made mistakes and recognizing my achievements. More than anything, I value the confidence I’ve built and the connections I’ve made along the way, with partners and customers alike. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. At first glance, I believed that the Starbucks values and policies aligned with me quite well. However, that ceased when I noticed the inconsistency with which said values and policies are interpreted and enforced. I value clear communication, and I can understand when and why honesty and transparency are being asked of me. Although, I do not appreciate it when this agreement fails to go both ways. Among other things, I feel belittled and targeted when I get micromanaged and reprimanded for behaviour that I observed in nearly every other person I have worked with so far.
Once again, thank you for the opportunity to realize my true potential and to cultivate the strength to apply myself elsewhere. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there’s anything I can do to make this transition smoother.
Sincerely,
OP